Arts and Accessibility

The AO(s) will regrant to individual artists and arts or service organizations as follows: Individual artists may request a grant up to $3,000 for projects that directly contribute to their professional development and goals, and to create new work. The grant is intended to support the careers and employment of artists will all types of disabilities, including but not limited to, individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, have difficulty speaking, have a physical disability, visual disability, developmental disability, learning disability, mental illness, or chronic illness. Arts or service organizations may request a grant up to $5,000 to include artists with disabilities in their arts programming, or to create/expand access services to increase attendance or enhance the experience of, audiences with disabilities. Program Details CA Arts Council is a state agency that offers the Arts and Accessibility grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Arts Council through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Arts Council or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by June 23, 2022. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with CA Arts Council.

Award details

Applications close on June 23, 2022.

Categories

Arts Culture