California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program

The program is now closed.

CFTA Offers Informational Webinars & Technical Support

TO ACCESS OUR “HOW TO APPLY ” WEBINARS:

View recordings of past Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant webinars here and view or download the presentation slide deck here.

TO APPLY:

The application window for the California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program will open July 13, 2022 at 9am, the website is up at www.CANonprofitPerformingArts.com with more details on the program including an application guide and FAQs.

 The California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program was created to provide grants to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations, including qualifying fiscally sponsored organizations, to encourage workforce development. This grant will help with payroll, benefits, recruitment, training, and other expenses that support your team. The Program includes $49,500,000.00 to be allocated to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations that meet certain criteria. These grants will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis in specified amounts depending on the applicant’s annual gross revenue in the 2019 taxable year.

 The California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program is funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Eligibility criteria applies. Californians for the Arts is available to assist with questions and with submitting your application. 

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, APPLICATION QUESTIONS AND GENERAL GRANT SUPPORT:

Contact: Teri Ball | Grants Manager
grantsmanager@californiansforthearts.org | 916.905.5397 

*Californians for the Arts does not guarantee eligibility.

Special Thanks to our Organizational Partners