California Private Grants

The California Press Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Campus Equipment Grants program. Donor Name: California Press Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grants go toward the purchase of new hardware or software, or for upgrades to improve the quality of the campus media program’s content and delivery. Applicants must describe their current equipment, its limitations, why they need new or upgraded equipment and how that equipment would improve their publications. Funding Information The maximum amount for a grant is $1,500. Eligibility Criteria Any fledgling or established California high school or college news program may apply. Essay applications must be overseen by the individual advising the news program. For more information, visit California Press Foundation.

Akonadi Foundation’s So Love Can Win Fund provides general support grants to Oakland’s organizers, storytellers, culture bearers, and healers who seek to ignite and implement a radical collective vision of freedom and racial justice. Donor Name: Akonadi Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: So Love Can Win Fund provides grants to organizations, initiatives and projects in Oakland that have a focus in one of the following strategies: Organizing– Base-building organizations that mobilize, support, develop, and build power with their members. Arts & Culture– Cultural formations that use culture as a tool for racial justice movement building. Healing– Healing justice collectives and organizations providing accessible and relevant healing, wellness and self-care practices using an anti-racist political frame in service of movement building. Voice– Oakland-focused journalism or narrative efforts that highlight racial justice movement building and/or issues impacting Black, Indigenous or people of color communities with an emphasis on promoting community leadership, mutual aid, and cultural resilience. Funding Information $500,000 in available funding to be dispersed in one round. $10,000 general support grants. On occasion, the foundation may consider funding proposals at a higher level, such as coalitions or partnerships that are applying under one proposal. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a 2024 So Love Can Win grant, applicants must: Be an organization, group, formation or collective Be based in Oakland Demonstrate a history of work with Black, Indigenous, people of color in Oakland Have 501(c)(3) status or are fiscally sponsored. Akonadi is continuing its partnership with the Social Good Fund, which will waive its normal fiscal sponsorship fees to groups that have been approved for a So Love Can Win grant and are in need of a fiscal sponsor Akonadi Foundation will prioritize grant support to the following: Organizations with budgets under $500,000. Organizations that advance the leadership of women, trans, queer and non-binary communities; immigrant and undocumented communities; and people who are formerly/currently incarcerated and their families. For more information, visit Akonadi Foundation.

The Sharks Foundation is accepting applications for its Community Assist Grant. Donor Name: Sharks Foundation State: California County: Alameda County (CA), San Francisco County (CA), San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA) City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Sharks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in the community with an emphasis in the areas of education, health and safety, and character development. Focus Areas  Focal Areas/Giving Campaigns: September: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Celebrating the history and culture of the Latinx and Hispanic communities, support of the Latinx and Hispanic community October: Healthy Living Fitness, wellness, medical (non-cancer) and mental health November: Hockey Fights Cancer Cancer-related patient care, support services, survivor programs December: Holiday Assist Basic human services, food, clothing, shelter, holiday programs January: Education Equity Supported by SAP Closing the opportunity gap, building the next generation of leaders, driving innovation, providing educational resources to underserved communities, pathways to employment and career readiness February: Celebration of Black History Education, support services, anti-racism work, honoring important people and events in black history, etc. March: Equality In line with the leaguewide principle that Hockey is for Everyone, this campaign focuses on driving positive social change and fostering more inclusive communities by supporting non-profits focused on the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion for all, such as, but not limited to, female mentorship and women/girl empowerment, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled and special needs communities. While they recognize and prioritize Equality and the Hockey is For Everyone Initiative all year, they take the month of March to highlight and celebrate the work. April: Environmental Awareness Beautification, sustainability, recycling, science, world health May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and recognition of their history in the U.S. and many contributions June: Pride Equal justice and opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting awareness, history, and allyship. Funding Priorities The Sharks Foundation provides funding to organizations that support youth and families, with special emphasis on at-risk and underrepresented populations. Funding Information $10,000-$300,000 max. Eligibility Criteria  Fall under one of the above-mentioned focus areas Be a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for a minimum of 5 years including: Having a “Current” status with the Registry of Charitable Trusts Be in good standing with the Franchise Tax Board A program must be in existence for a minimum of 3 years Provide services to children/families in need within the Bay Area Be available for a site visit if selected as a beneficiary Application Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an application must: Fall under one of the focus areas: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage, Healthy Living, Hockey Fights Cancer, Holiday Assist, Education Equity supported by SAP, Celebration of Black History, Equality, Environmental Awareness, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage or Pride 100% of grant funding received from the Sharks Foundation are used for the exclusive benefit of youth or youth and their families 51% of the funding received must directly benefit youth/families in the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Gilroy, Santa Cruz) Funding must be applied to the costs associated with a specific programming element of the applying organization or the project you are applying for Funding must be used by July 1, 2025. For more information, visit Sharks Foundation.

The Valley Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from Santa Clara County municipalities, jurisdictions, arts, cultural, education, nonprofit and community organizations to support VTA’s vision of equitable Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC). Donor Name: Valley Transportation Authority State: California County: Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grant Goals  The goal for the grant is to grow innovative and robust partnerships between VTA and local public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, and other diverse stakeholders to advance implementation of equitable Transit-Oriented Communities in Santa Clara County. Selected projects will empower and strengthen communities, increase transit ridership, reduce the need for car trips, and support intensive mixed-use, mixed-income development around light rail stations and transit hubs. Eligible projects support collaboration and will be located within ½-mile of existing and planned VTA light rail stations, VTA transit centers, BART stations, and commuter rail stations served by Caltrain, ACE, and/or Capitol Corridor. Funding Information Through a competitive process, 14-20 projects are expected to be selected to receive up to approximately $15,000 to $175,000. Selected projects are planned to commence between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Eligible Activities  Grant funding is available for applications that advance the following Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Areas: Planning and Policy Implementation Advancing adoption and implementation of policies, plans, and regulations to enable equitable Transit-Oriented Communities. Examples of Eligible Activities: Station area planning Transit access planning and evaluation of mobility needs Equitable development and implementation plans Technical assistance and support for local agency staff to advance alignment with Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy Community Resilience Supporting community organizations in playing greater roles in implementing equitable transit-oriented communities Examples of Eligible Activities: Implementation of anti-displacement efforts, including activities that advance acquiring, rehabilitating or preserving affordable housing, and housing preservation pilot projects Small business and commercial preservation and support Technical assistance and support for planning and development Programs that encourage and facilitate use of transit and other active transportation modes for individuals with limited incomes Education & Engagement Increasing community leadership and participation to implement Transit-Oriented Communities policies, plans and regulations, and increasing support for equitable, culturally relevant engagement practices, Examples of Eligible Activities: Advocacy campaigns for Transit-Oriented Communities-supportive policies and investments Community-based capacity building through the use of Promotores(as) Translation and interpretation services Food and childcare at community meetings Housing and homeowner application readiness workshops Placemaking, Arts, and Activation Improving the transit rider and community experience through publicly accessible arts and culture projects right next to transit that reinforce local culture, history, or value, and/or community beautification that enhances the safety and accessibility of transit, Examples of Eligible Activities: Place-based arts and culture projects within the public realm that enhance station areas and community culture and identity, such as murals and public art adjacent to transit Universal/inclusive signage design Projects that improve access in transit station area with a focus on pedestrian experience, such as crossing guards, park/trail clean-ups, graffiti-removal Festival-style events, such as outdoor street festivals or performance. For more information, visit VTA.

Operating Grants I & II provide unrestricted, operating support to Long Beach-based arts and cultural organizations whose primary mission is to collect, preserve, present and/or commission exemplary works of art (e.g. visual art exhibitions, theatre, dance and/or musical performances). Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Works of art must be of regional significance, for the benefit of the general public and provide educational opportunities that enable audiences to better understand and appreciate the arts. Organization budgets must be over $250,000 annually. Program Goals  Artistic Encourage the development of long-term, quality artistic programs Support the development of innovative, creative and unique projects or programming that challenges audiences and participants Organizational Management Support best practices in organizational management, including long-term planning, accountability, fund development, transparency, evaluation, appropriate qualifications of board and staff and other professionals, and overall fiscal health Community Impact Support organizations that identify community needs and demonstrate a commitment and ability to meet needs through planning and program delivery Support the development of new audiences Support organizations that foster and enhance tourism and/or work to create a larger market or audience for an artistic discipline. Funding Information Grants awarded for OPG I with award amounts ranging from $5,000 to $8,000. Grants awarded for OPG II with award amounts ranging from $18,000 to $25,000. Who may apply? Eligible applicants are Long Beach-based arts and cultural organizations whose primary mission is to collect, preserve, present and/or commission exemplary works of art (e.g., art exhibitions, film and/or media arts, theatre, dance and/or musical performances). Eligible applicants produce works of art that are of regional significance, for the benefit of the general public and that provide educational opportunities that enable audiences to better understand and appreciate the arts. For more information, visit ACLB.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Student grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA), Marin County (CA), San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Berkeley FILM Foundation will award grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages. Applicants may submit one project for consideration per funding cycle, with a maximum request of $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be over the age of 18. Student must live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland. You may not use a P.O. Box address. Must be currently enrolled in a full-time film studies program in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Marin. Be the primary creator of work submitted. BFF will not consider a new film proposal from a former grant recipient until the prior funded film is completed. Eligible Genre  Short Documentary (40 minutes or less). Long Documentary (over 40 minutes). For more information, visit BFF.

Silicon Valley Power is offering grants up to $10,000 for not-for-profit community-based organizations to identify and provide outreach to underserved Santa Clara residential and small business customers, with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Donor Name: Silicon Valley Power State: California City: Santa Clara Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Examples include but are not limited to educational videos, online resources, printed outreach materials, webinars or workshops. Content must promote energy efficiency and building electrification. Silicon Valley Power will provide grant recipients with training on its available programs for customers. Proposals must include a plan to provide outreach on energy efficiency and building electrification concepts and their benefits to targeted Silicon Valley Power residential or small business customers. Outreach should be targeted at adults since they have decision-making authority. Plans should have an emphasis on diversity, equity and/or inclusion in reaching underserved or hard to reach customer segments. Grant Period One grant per organization per 12 month period. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to not-for-profit community-based organizations or not-for-profit clubs serving residents or small businesses within the City of Santa Clara’s city limits. For more information, visit Silicon Valley Power.

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $7,500 to California changemakers who are creating tangible impact within the arts and culture sector, shifting power and influence to historically underrepresented voices. Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst program launched in 2021 to provide financial support and validation to individuals whose frontline work to upend the status quo in the arts and culture sector is creating tangible change and moving the needle towards greater equity and inclusion. They can look to recent CALI Catalyst grantees and their work to see these ripple effects within the sector. In Sacramento, Genevieve Leighton-Armah is challenging capitalist notions of productivity by creating nourishing spaces for Black leaders to prioritize self-care, healing, and rest. Los Angeles-based Level Ground Collective is modeling what a non-hierarchical, cooperative 501(c)3 nonprofit structure led by artists of color can look like, creating a precedent for the sector, and actively sharing their learnings and model. Nationally, Rika Iino is collaborating with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals to create equitable contracting practices between artists and cultural institutions that prioritize partnerships and collaboration rather than deliverables. CALI Catalyst recognizes that this is precisely the time when the arts and culture sector needs to support these changemakers who are ensuring historically marginalized communities—such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities–don’t fall through the cracks. By speaking out and taking action, such as exposing discriminatory hiring practices or disrupting harmful philanthropic norms, these individuals make the arts and culture field better for everyone. The CALI Catalyst grant program aims to support such leaders financially, recognizing that the fear of financial risk can silence voices and discourage meaningful change. To help ensure that the momentum for field-wide change continues undeterred, CALI Catalyst will support artists and arts workers who are on the frontlines of effecting greater inclusion, access, diversity, and equity in the arts and culture sector. Who can apply? CALI Catalyst applicants can be individuals or teams of individuals. To be eligible for funding consideration: Applicants must be artists or arts workers (e.g., arts administrators, cultural producers, culture bearers, creatives, cultural practitioners, teaching artists, or specialized technicians). Applicants (including all team members) must reside full-time in California. Applicants’ change-making action(s) must have taken place or started (i.e., the action is still in progress) on or after January 1, 2020. Applicant’s change-making action must have impacted the arts and culture sector at a local, regional, state, or national level in tangible and measurable ways. The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Organizations (e.g., nonprofits, for-profits, fiscally sponsored organizations) requesting funding to support their operations; Individuals or teams of individuals who describe a change-making action that started or took place before January 1, 2020; Individuals or teams of individuals who are requesting funding to support an organization; Individuals or teams of individuals who have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of the Center for Cultural Innovation; Requests for funding to support a project that is in the beginning or developing stages; and Incomplete applications or applications with inaccessible (e.g., password-protected, broken links) attachments. For more information, visit CCI.

Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to submit grant applications for projects that will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo. Donor Name: Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation State: California Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose and vision of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) is to improve the quality of life and meet emerging needs by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy, building a community endowment for the benefit of Rancho Bernardo, providing funds annually to community organizations and causes, and giving the Rancho Bernardo community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Rancho Bernardo now and forever. Focus Areas RBCF is in its 36th year of grantmaking to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo. Music: RBCF will award between $1,500 and $5,000 to programs involving music to be awarded from the RB Symphony on the Green Fund. Community Enhancement: RBCF will award between $1,500 to $10,000 to programs that inspire community pride, revitalization and increase the quality of life of the broader community. Grant Period These projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame and have prospects for long-term sustainability. Uses of funds  Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or to launch totally new efforts. Eligibility Criteria  Projects must clearly address Rancho Bernardo-specific issues and needs, including activities that promote creativity and enhance civic engagement and must also clearly address the impact on Rancho Bernardo residents. RBCF will fund programs managed by nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencies that embrace one or more of the following: Demonstrates and/or fosters collaboration with other successful entities in the community to achieve a common goal or objective; Is a current project that has strategic impact, i.e., provides long-lasting, ongoing benefit to the community or the distinct population it is intended to serve; Is based on a proven track record of success as demonstrated through process, leaders and/or experienced partners; Targets clearly defined, measurable results that are attainable within a reasonable time frame; Demonstrates sustainability, i.e., is replicable, repeatable and/or scalable; Focuses on problem areas, opportunities or populations that otherwise are not funded and serviced by existing nonprofits, educational organization mandates or state or federal programs. For more information, visit SDF.

The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) is pleased to offer Community Arts Grants. Donor Name: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: RCCAAF’s Community Arts Grant Program is designed to assist community-based, non-profit organizations, local schools, and individuals with providing arts programs, events, and activities to benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders. Funding Information The Community Arts Grant program offers one-time grants up to $5,000 per year. Project Period: July 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025.  Eligible Projects One-time Arts Project (mural, art installation, public art contest, exhibit, etc.) Start-up Support for new Arts Organizations, Clubs, Performance Groups, etc. New School-based Arts Programs expanding students’ experiences and opportunities while providing community benefit/exposure Programs, events, or performances available to the public Purchase of equipment or supplies to expand/enhance arts programs & experiences Community accessible arts events (festival, exhibit, performance, etc.) Eligibility Criteria Any local non-profit or public-school organization with the purpose of providing an arts experience for all, or a segment of, Rancho Cucamonga population is eligible to apply. Non-profit organizations must have 501(c)3 status. Eligible schools must be located within Rancho Cucamonga. Individual Artists or groups without a 501(c)3 designation, must apply under a non-profit fiscal agent. Selection Criteria The RCCAAF’s Giving Committee, made up of five current board members, will review all submitted grant applications, with necessary attachments, and evaluate them based upon: Proposal Project/Goal and Objectives Community Need and Benefit Future Funding to Sustain Program / Matching Funds or Services Organization’s Background Evaluation Method Project Timeline Estimated Project Line-Item Budget. For more information, visit RCCAA.

Silicon Valley Power is offering grants up to $5,000 for high school students to create projects or awareness campaigns that will educate the Santa Clara community about energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. Donor Name: Silicon Valley Power State: California City: Santa Clara Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Examples include but are not limited to educational videos, public art displays, online resources, outreach materials, demonstration projects, webinars, or workshops. Content must promote energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to high school students who live in the City of Santa Clara or attend school at a site located within the Santa Clara city limits. If application is submitted by a team of students, all students must meet the eligibility requirements. Program Rules: Students must submit an application and budget; all expenses must be pre-approved within the budget Final receipts for all expenses must be submitted to be eligible for reimbursement Grant payment will be made in installments with 20% up front and progress payments of 20% each upon submitting written status report and receipts Maximum of $5,000 in grant funding per project or campaign, which can cover materials, supplies, necessary equipment (excluding equipment that will be used for other purposes, such as computers), transportation, technology, or other SVP approved costs. This grant does not pay for time spent on the project. Participants grant Silicon Valley Power the right to use any content created under this grant funding. Model releases must be provided for each person appearing in any photo or video content. Projects must be new and not previously funded. Any artwork or music used in the project or outreach campaign must be original and free from copyright infringement. One grant per student per 12 month period. If grant funds a team project, at least 50% of the team members may not have received a grant in the 12 month period to ensure equitable distribution of funds. Preference is given to projects that include components targeting diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications will be scored based on the content, key messages, target audience, community reach and value for the money spent. For more information, visit Silicon Valley Power.

The Community Project Grants program supports the exemplary artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs of arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Community Project Grants program, the Arts Council for Long Beach partners with arts and cultural organizations. Various goals help guide programming and funding, including the following: To encourage innovative, creative, diverse, and unique programming To support arts and cultural projects that meet community needs and identify audiences To support local organizations that have a successful track record of delivering programs that are well-planned and managed effectively To encourage programs that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the community. Funding Information Community Project Grants awarded with award amounts range from $1,000 to $6,000. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be a nonprofit organization or non-incorporated organization working in partnership with a fiscal receiver/fiscal sponsor and meet the goals of this grant category. For more information, visit ACLB.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to open applications for the 2024 General Grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: California City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Berkeley FILM Foundation is interested in films that have a social consciousness and shine a light on untold stories of oppression or historical mistreatment, stories celebrating underrepresented communities, films about environmental degradation or climate change, educational films about little-known science, health, local history or profile films of an individual who is challenging norms or fighting the status quo. Berkeley FILM Foundation provides grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages of the film project. They do not fund projects in the pre-production or development phase. Funding Information Regular grants awarded will usually range between $2,500 – $15,000. The Grants  The Saul Zaentz Award: $25,000. The Al Bendich Award: $20,000. The Saul Zaentz Award for Underserved Communities: $25,000. The Jonathan Logan Elevate Award: $25,000. The Jonathan Logan Elevate Award: $25,000. Eligibility Criteria  The Berkeley FILM Foundation only funds filmmakers who work or live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland. They must provide a physical address in one of these cities in the application – a P.O. Box unfortunately doesn’t count. The applicant must be the primary creator of the work as in the Director or Producer, i.e., the editor cannot apply for a grant. Additionally, the Applicant must be: At least 18 years of age. Residing or working in a qualified city for at least one year prior to the application deadline. Eligible Genre in April 2024 Short Documentary (40 minutes or less). Long Documentary (over 40 minutes). For more information, visit BFF.

The Arts Council for Long Beach offers funding for professional development opportunities and Long Beach-based projects. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Project Microgrants are available for local projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Professional Development Microgrants are available for Long Beach artists who are seeking assistance with funding for professional development opportunities, such as a workshop or a conference. Types of Microgrants  Project Microgrants Project Microgrants are available for projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the project supports community representation and cultural respect while also encouraging cultural diversity and/or enhancing underserved communities, neighborhoods, or populations of Long Beach. Professional Development Microgrants Funded professional development opportunities must enhance the organization’s or artist’s ability to serve Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the opportunity benefits the applicant, the applicant’s organizations, and/or the Long Beach community, particularly underserved communities, neighborhoods or populations. Funding Information Applicants may request a maximum of $1,000.00. What Arts Council for Long Beach Funds Publicly accessible arts and cultural presentations in any art form by organizations and/or artists within the City of Long Beach A single event or series of events or project in any artistic discipline or cultural tradition Arts and cultural festivals Arts education programs Traditional folk arts presentations, hands-on demonstrations or events or traditional arts preservation programs Public art that will benefit the residents of Long Beach Work that promotes the Long Beach arts and cultural sector For Professional Development applications the Arts Council may fund up to half of the conference fees. For conferences taking place outside of Long Beach the Arts Council may fund up to $500. Equipment and tools for art making purposes (e.g., technology, costumes or tools of the trade) may be funded. Eligibility Requirements Project venue must be located in the City of Long Beach Project must be mostly planned out and will take place with our without the Arts Council’s Funding Event must be open to the public Projects must not have happened before the date of submission Project must benefit the Long Beach arts and cultural sector. For more information, visit ACLB.

Are you thinking about incorporating reading into your summer program in Oakland? The OLC can help you make your project come to life with an Action Grant. Donor Name: Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC) State: California City: Oakland Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Summer is almost here and the OLC is gearing up for another round of Reading Everywhere Action Grants. OLC have a large quantity of new, free, high interest books to give to select community and faith based organizations. Grantees will be able to come pick out books from the office for your students and they will award up to $500 in action grant funds for accompanying activities. Who Should Apply? Oakland-based community organizations and faith-based organizations that work with preschool through high school age children are encouraged to apply for events in community-based (not school-based) spaces. They also welcome applications from informal neighborhood and/or cultural groups and childcare providers. Your organization does NOT need to have a literacy or education component in order to apply. They believe that literacy happens everywhere and they LOVE working with all kinds of organizations to reach kids where they are and inspire a love of reading. Organizations may apply on behalf of one or more sites/locations but are required to submit separate applications for each. For more information, visit OLC.

The Professional Artist Fellowship honors Long Beach’s living artists with awards recognizing their most recent work. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible artists must be active Long Beach artists who live, work or actively create in Long Beach and demonstrate an active exhibition and/or production record of at least three (3) years with profound impact to Long Beach communities. Awards are granted based on artistic merit and professional achievement. The grant award amount is dependent upon available funds and the number of qualified applicants. Arts Council for Long Beach welcomes artists and performers of all genres to apply, including, but not limited to: Visual Arts Performing Arts Audio Arts Literary Arts Media Arts Culinary Arts Multidisciplinary or Interdisciplinary Arts Folk and Traditional Arts. Who may apply? Eligible applicants are required to meet the following requirements: Must be an active Long Beach artist who lives, works or actively creates in Long Beach (requires a physical presence in Long Beach i.e., business license, home or studio proof of residence or consistent paystubs). Must receive payment and/or serious, critical recognition for some or all of their artistic services or products Ineligible applicants: Full-time students – exception: post-grad student with extensive professional experience and/or serious, critical recognition Recipients of an Arts Council for Long Beach Professional Artists Fellowship within the last three annual grant cycles Active employees, board members or contract employees of Arts Council for Long Beach Applicants may only apply for one Arts Council annual grant category, Operating Grant I, Operating Grant II, Community Project Grant or Professional Artist Fellowship. For more information, visit ACLB.

Monterey Peninsula Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit the community in the focus areas of arts & culture, community & environment, education, health & human services, and youth. Donor Name: Monterey Peninsula Foundation State: California County: Monterey County (CA), San Benito County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Monterey Peninsula Foundation places a higher priority on applications that offer creative responses to the community’s most pressing, unmet needs and show promise of building ongoing local support for needed services. Organizations seeking funding should have a broad base of funding support, management capacity to effectively execute the project, a clear plan for project evaluation, outcome measurement, and collaboration among other service providers. Types of Support Operating Support Across focus areas, they offer trusted partners the opportunity to receive operating support, providing the greatest degree of flexibility for delivering quality services and programs.  Program Support Across focus areas, they offer trusted partners the opportunity to receive operating support, providing the greatest degree of flexibility for delivering quality services and programs. Capital Support Capital Support wide range of capital efforts each year. They look for opportunities to contribute toward important community resources in each of focus areas, supporting infrastructure for whole communities. Project Period Grant period for a single year grant is October 1-May 31 (8 months). Eligibility Criteria Grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (including universities, colleges, and charter and private schools), public K-12 schools, and public agencies serving residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito Counties. All requested funds must directly benefit residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito Counties. All applicants should be current on reporting obligations for any past grants. Only one grant per applicant will be considered annually, while exceptions are considered in response to an emergency or for a one-time significant, community-wide benefit. Grant funds will not be considered for the following:  Activities that solely promote a religious doctrine  Academic research  Creation of, or addition to, an endowment fund  Expenses incurred before the grant award date  Fundraising campaigns or events  Organizations classified as private foundations  Organizations that discriminate in its employment practices, volunteer opportunities or delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law  Organizations that do not have 100% board financial giving (except for public K-12 schools and public agencies)  Organizations that have been in operation less than three years  Payment of debt or legal settlements  Political or partisan purposes  Staff salaries for school or public agency employees  For more information, visit Monterey Peninsula Foundation.

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California, helping them grow and create jobs in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to citrus growers in select California counties to implement sustainable farming practices that improve soil health, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship, with a focus on assisting socially disadvantaged farmers, women, and veterans.

The Planning and Development Grants, part of the Local Parks Grant Program managed by Parks California, aim to support the initial stages of community-oriented projects that connect local communities to California’s cultural history and natural areas. These projects include building partnerships, artist selection, and developing project plans. This initiative enhances community well-being and sustainable connections. The grant cycle runs from October 2024 to May 2025.