The application window for the California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program is opening soon, the preliminary website is up at www.CANonprofitPerformingArts.com. The website is still being completed, and does not yet include the program guidelines. The rest of the details are coming soon. 

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. 

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