California? It’s complicated, almost 40 million people and 40 million stories. California Documentary Project (CDP) grants support nonfiction film, audio, and digital media productions that explore California in all its complexity and tell stories from every corner of the state.

We invite applications for the 2024 round of CDP grants in support of film, audio, or digital media projects that document California subjects and issues, have the potential to bring essential California stories to audiences throughout the state and beyond, and that use the humanities to provide context, depth, and perspective. California residency is not required to apply.


We are particularly interested in supporting stories and projects from communities, regions, and individuals whose voices and perspectives have traditionally been excluded from the broader California narrative. As we center equity in the work of California Humanities, we encourage stories that focus on and highlight Indigenous and Native American experiences in California.

Funding is currently available in two categories:

Research and Development grants are designed to strengthen the humanities content and approach of documentary media productions in their earliest stages. Eligible applicants may apply for funding up to $15,000. Deadline November 4, 2024.

2024 R&D Budget Template (hit File > Download > Excel)

CDP Production grants are designed to strengthen the humanities content and approach of documentary media productions and help propel projects toward completion. Eligible applicants may apply for funding up to $50,000. Deadline November 4, 2024.

2024 Production Budget Template (hit File > Download > Excel)

California Humanities - California Documentary Project Grants

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Main Street America and Smart Growth America have partnered with T‑Mobile to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. 

With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, they’re investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding — up to $50,000 each. Since the program’s start, T‑Mobile has given more than $14 million dollars to kickstart 325 community development projects across 42 states, with projects like upgrading tech at local libraries, building new hiking trails and revitalizing historic buildings. 

T‑Mobile is focusing on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less, and Main Street programs are encouraged to apply. Submit a proposal for a town project of your choice, and if selected, use the funds to get started. For example, you could implement tech upgrades at your library, refresh a local park, or break ground on a new place where neighbors can connect. 

Current Cycle: Accepting applications October 1 — December 31, 2024

T‑Mobile Hometown Grant Program

Fractured Atlas is seeking a full-time Fundraising & Member Advisor, Programs for our Programs team. Fractured Atlas is a national nonprofit art service organization with a membership of over 75,000. Our mission is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. We are dedicated to helping individual artists and arts organizations at every level of the cultural ecosystem, in every creative medium by providing fundraising tools, educational resources, and personalized support. As a key member of the Programs Team, the Fundraising & Member Advisor, Programs provides essential support across all programs and services, working closely with our members and artists on a 

Provide member advising and financial administrative oversight for Fractured Atlas’ fiscal sponsorship, fundraising tools, and artist visa services:

Support daily operations of the fiscal sponsorship program

Conduct consultative and onboarding calls using Calendly and Zendesk Talk 

Manage extended email communication with artist members using Zendesk

Advise artist members on the use of Fractured Atlas’s fiscal sponsorship program, including its fundraising and financial tools, and how to follow donation and financial procedures

Review and approve fundraising materials: including profile/general support edits, individual appeals, third-party giving campaigns, and crowdfunding campaigns

Demonstrate how to access our software tools and provide walk-through support as needed to artist members

Review artist visa applications and provide consultation letters

Troubleshoot login and other basic access issues with artist members

Support donation tracking and investigation, including logging donations in Airtable, confirming matching gifts, and resolving donation-related issues 

Correspond with members and donors regarding returned or disputed donations. 

Other duties as assigned to support the team and our membersdaily basis.

Fractured Atlas is seeking a full-time Grants & Member Advisor, Programs for our Programs team. Fractured Atlas is a national nonprofit art service organization with a membership of over 75,000. Our mission is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. We are dedicated to helping individual artists and arts organizations at every level of the cultural ecosystem, in every creative medium by providing fundraising tools, educational resources, and personalized support. As a key member of the Programs Team, the Grants & Member Advisor, Programs provides essential support across all programs and services, working closely with our members and artists on a daily basis.

Member advising and financial administrative oversight for Fractured Atlas’ fiscal sponsorship, fundraising tools, and artist visa services:

Support the daily operations of the fiscal sponsorship program

Advise artist members on how to apply to grants with fiscal sponsorship, and review grant applications while providing constructive feedback Review and approve fundraising materials: including grant applications, individual appeals, and crowdfunding campaigns

Demonstrate how to access our software tools and provide walk-through support as needed to artist members and Member Representatives, as needed

Review a variety of financial documentation, and advise artist members on how to allocate for project expenses, and access funds

Troubleshoot login and other basic access issues with artist members Correspond with artist members and donors in processing donations and grant funds received

Other duties as assigned to support the team and our members

Fractured Atlas - Fundraising & Member Advisor, Grants & Member Advisor

Independent venues are vital to ensuring opportunity for Sacramento-based musicians, authors, and artists. These businesses are critical to our local economy, as employers, tourism destinations, and revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. They also add vibrancy to our retail corridors and entertainment districts. The objective of this grant program is to preserve and nurture the cultural life of our community by supporting these independent cultural spaces, and it is consistent with the ARPA objectives of providing aid to impacted industries and supporting economic recovery.

As part of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) framework of support for Creative Businesses, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) is launching its 2024-25 Creative Venues Grant.

For round 2, grants of $10,000 and $20,000 will be made to for-profit, independent venues (e.g. music venues, art galleries, and bookstores) that regularly support, present, and/or cultivate Sacramento-based talent in selected Sacramento neighborhoods.

The main difference between rounds 1 and 2:

Now open to all for-profit organizations within the city of Sacramento

More information can be found in the guidelines and links below.

Creative Venues Recovery Grant application due:


$10,000: Available to independent bookstores and art galleries within the city of Sacramento 

$20,000: ONLY available to live music, performance, and comedy venues within the city of Sacramento  

ALL questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to artgrants@cityofsacramento.org . All questions must be submitted no later than October 17 at 4 pm.

Answers to all questions submitted by the deadline will be posted below in the Frequently Asked Questions on October 22nd. 

If applicants require in-language assistance, please also submit requests in writing to artgrants@cityofsacramento.org . The City will make reasonable accommodations to provide in-language assistance as practicable.

City of Sacramento - Creative Venues Grant

Arts Impact Endowment (AIE) – For Artists and Organizations

Program Officer: Jonell Molina (he/him) jonell.molina@sfgov.org or 415-593-9483

Deadline: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12 p.m.

Grant Amount: $50,000 Artists and $100,000 Organizations

A grant awarded pursuant to this solicitation shall have a not to exceed (“NTE”) amount of $50,000 for Artists and $100,000 for Arts Organizations for the total allowable maximum term.

Grant Term: 25 Months, JULY 1, 2025 — JULY 31, 2027.

It is anticipated that successful proposals will be for a term of 25 months beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026 with possible extensions based on extenuating circumstances as determined by the Arts Commission in consultation with the grantee. Any extension is subject to Arts Commission approval and funding appropriation. The Arts Commission reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to not exercise an extension option.

This application is issued pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 21G: Grants. The San Francisco Arts Commission reserves the right to: reissue these guidelines and request for applications; reject or cancel any or all applications; prior to application deadline, modify all or any portion of the selection procedures, including deadlines for accepting responses, the specifications or requirements for any services to be provided under this Solicitation, or the requirements for content or format of the applications

San Francisco Arts Commission - Arts Impact Endowment

The Director of Project Finance supports the development process from project inception to project completion and stabilization. The role is responsible for supporting the financing of projects through the lifecycle of project development for current and future properties that are funded through a variety of private, federal, state, grants and local sources. Focused on affordable housing, the candidate will be a key member of the Company’s community development team working in partnership with other real estate professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Successful work performance requires skill in coordinating work with other departments and outside agencies. The position interfaces closely with Casa Familiar’s Executive Management, Board of Directors, Accounting, Asset and Property Management and staff within the Community Development division.

The Compliance and Grants Specialist role is crucial in advancing the organization's mission through effective grants management and support. The Compliance and Grants Specialist collaborates with the Development Officer to maintain post-award grant management and compliance for a diverse portfolio of grants. Their responsibilities include supporting post-award grant management activities such as amendments, renewals, reporting, grant meetings, donor tracking, sub-award management, and compliance with donor requirements. This role will help with the grant proposals, organization of our grant contracts and agreements, and organizational compliance requirements. Given the increasingly complex regulatory landscape surrounding state & federal grants, the Compliance and Grants Specialist must assist with ensuring our compliance with all relevant governmental regulations and policies. The Compliance and Grants Specialist will provide analysis, post-award support to multiple Casa Familiar operations teams, and grant oversight to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. They will guide grant-specific requirements and serve as a resource for staff of grant-funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters. This position will mitigate risks and uphold our commitment to compliant and ethical fundraising practices.

The Youth and Senior Services Director oversees and manages programs and services that cater to the needs of youth and senior populations within the San Diego/San Ysidro communities. This role involves strategic planning, program development, staff supervision, and community outreach to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that enhance these groups' well-being and quality of life. This role will oversee multiple programs and initiatives, which include academic tutoring and support, youth mentorship, summer camp programs, juvenile diversion, and social/emotional enrichment for school-aged youth living. In addition to youth services, this position will oversee Casa Familiar's older adult services, which include, but are not limited to, senior onsite social services, personal development classes, workshops, assistance with social benefit program applications and advocacy, and physical and recreational activities to nurture a happier and healthier senior community. This position collaborates with the Programs Officer and several key leaders throughout the agency to ensure that all programs and services under their purview successfully connect with our youth and older adult population.

The Community Services Director at Casa Familiar plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission and strategic priorities by overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to address underserved communities' needs. The Community Services Director is responsible for the success of programs and initiatives that provide individuals and families with information, resources, and support to help our communities thrive. Reporting to the Programs Officer, the Community Services Director provides strategic leadership, manages program budgets, fosters partnerships, and ensures the effective delivery of services to meet the organization's goals. This position will directly oversee Casa Familiar's Social Services team, Transitional Housing programs, and the Financial Opportunity Center.

Casa Familiar - Multiple

Searching for local muralists! Amazing opportunity for an approx 7 story / 85’h mural on the side of a new development in the heart of Santa Cruz. Be a part of the city landscape and public arts community for years to come…

Project Details: / Detalles del proyecto:

Estimate is 7 stories and 85' high x 20-24' wide  

The mural design should evoke a strong sense of place, drawing inspiration from the rich environmental landscapes of the region: old-growth redwood forests, the unique Santa Cruz sandhills, coastal prairie grasslands, coastal bluffs, wetlands, and rugged rocky shores. It should also celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture of Santa Cruz, including but not limited to its iconic surf and skate scenes, the influence of Spanish and Mexican heritage, as well as its flourishing creative arts communities, festivals, and museums. Artists are encouraged to bring their own interpretations of these themes, weaving their own stories into their designs in their own unique artistic style.

Local Language - Muralist

Californians for Justice is a statewide, youth-powered organization fighting to improve the lives of people of color, immigrants, low-income families, LGBQiA2S+/TGNC youth and other marginalized communities. Through organizing in schools and in their neighborhoods, youth who join Californians for Justice become leaders in their own communities. They deepen their knowledge on issues like systemic racism, gender and sexuality, and education inequity, and organize and activate their peers to take action.

CFJ is the only grassroots, youth-powered organization in California that organizes students to have a voice in both local and statewide education policy. Our campaign and policy reform goals include adequate and equitable school funding, increased access and success in K-12 and higher education, and creating Relationship Centered Schools - schools that invest in youth voice, in staff, and in creating space for youth and adults to build positive relationships with one another. 

CFJ currently has four regional offices in Fresno, Long Beach, San Jose and Oakland, 42 full-time equivalent staff and a budget of $5.5 million.Californians for Justice has been successful because of our strong, dedicated staff team. CFJ staff are unwavering in their commitment to youth power and racial justice, to building connection and trust with their teams, and have a strong sense of purpose and dignity in their work. 

The Organizer will lead and coordinate CFJ’s grassroots organizing work in Long Beach through base building, leadership development, political education workshops and other activities with high school students. The Organizer will also actively participate in CFJ’s local and statewide education organizing and campaign work through action research, coordinating campaign events, delegations with system leaders, alliance work, and electoral organizing. 

The Organizer is part of a four-­person team: an Organizing Director, Lead Organizer, and two Organizers. The Organizer reports to the Lead Organizer in Long Beach and also works closely with other CFJ regional organizers, and across departments and teams in the organization. The position is full­-time and non-exempt. Organizers have a schedule of Mon - Fri 10/10:30 AM - 6:30/7 PM, some weekends, late evenings and overnight retreats may be required.

Organizers  at CFJ are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies:

Impactful Collaboration - Inspired by the work; inspires others to engage in the movement. Manages projects and recommends deliverables and timelines that are well prioritized and met with an appropriate level of urgency for accomplishing team goals. Results have been rigorously tested with multiple possible scenarios and solutions accounted for.

Problem Solving - Asks and begins to answer: What else can we try? Has full knowledge of the job area enabling solutions to problems that are tailored for the unique needs of the project. Foresees near-term problems that may arise and creates plans for mitigation or proactively seeks help from leadership in removing roadblocks.

Sustainability - Initiates resilient protagonism without direction from supervisor. Models rest/reflection/action for community leaders. Is self-aware of their own growth opportunities; Requests and responds to feedback. Learn to share feedback with peers.

Communication - Begins to practice effective communication to various audiences - executive leaders, community leaders, press, etc. Communicates decisions through documentation, presentations or other communication channels. Communicates effectively across teams, proactively identifies challenges for projects and communicates these issues early to help course-correct.

Relationship-Building - Achieves goals through effectively working with others. Has built trust by leading by example, adhering to deadlines, operating with empathy, and setting and managing expectations.

Base Building & Leadership Development (60%)

Conduct base-building activities throughout the school year with high school students including but not limited to: school outreach, classroom presentations, one-on-ones phone banking, management of three school-­based chapter(s), developing and managing teacher ally relationships, and sustaining an active base of students at chapter(s) based on annual goals.  

Lead Long Beach’s leadership development programming through weekly student leader meetings centered on: skills building, political education, community building, and conducting consistent one-­on-­one member check-­ins.

Lead Long Beach’s leadership development tracking, manage and oversee our membership goals, and member’s individual leadership development and trajectory through CFJ’s leadership pathways. 

Manage and implement Long Beach’s regional Distributed Leadership Model by recruiting and training a core group of members who will develop their own teams made up of high school youth who will work together to advance CFJ’s campaign and programmatic goals. 

Supervise a team of high school interns and build their leadership and organizing skills.  

Support our local and statewide education organizing and campaign work through action research, coordinating campaign events, delegations with system leaders, and electoral organizing (including phone banking during elections).  

Participate in ally events and meetings to build and maintain CFJ’s visibility and community solidarity.

Organization-­wide responsibilities (10%)

Participate in all grassroots fundraising campaigns and maintain a portfolio of individual and organizational prospects for solicitation.  

Participate in and be accountable to cross-­department committees, teams, and departments.  

Assume rotating meeting facilitation, note taking and tech support roles and responsibilities as needed.  

Provide support and participation for organization-­wide and regional campaigns and events.  

Californians for Justice - Organizer

Scholarship Information:  Residency recipients will receive a fifteen hundred dollar scholarship to deter costs of participating in the program. Funds can be used towards art supplies, transportation, meals, etc. 

Studios and Accommodations: The residency provides studio space and living accommodations. Each artist will be assigned their own house in which to live and work for the length of the residency.  Artists may choose to work in the JTHAR dedicated studio, a large studio space, divided by movable walls, depending on the artist's needs. Housing Accommodations are located in the Highlands near the West Entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park.  Please refer to our website for examples of housing - JTHAR.COM * Please note that the summer months can be very hot in the high desert.  If you are adverse to the heat, this may not be the program for you.  All houses are equipped with AC.

Residency Terms and Expectations: Artists must provide transportation to and from the program. A vehicle is needed during the residency stay. Artists chosen must be able to attend for the seven week program. No exceptions. Aritsts are welcome to have visitors during the residency. Visitors are limited to a two night stay.  We cannot accommodate family members, partners or pets. Artists must notify hosts of planned visitors.  

Artists chosen for the residency will be required to donate one completed work to the JTHAR program.

Mid-Residency Review: Artists will share their work-in-progress with the board members during a mid-residency review. Reviews are helpful opportunities to discuss progress or issues with completing projects.

Final Exhibition: Artists have the option of an open studio exhibition of their work at the JTHAR studio.

Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency

The National Leaders of Color Fellowship program (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector. By partnering with the other United States Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) the program has expanded nationwide and its mission has become a national endeavor. 

During this no-cost eight-month fellowship, selected fellows receive access to specialists in the field, strategic learning objectives determined to deepen thought on anti-racist and culturally-oriented leadership practices, and national-level network and cohort building. Upon completion of this program, participants are granted alumni status and have opportunities to collaborate with the USRAO in their region as advisors, funding panelists, and/or other professional capacities.

The fellowship is online and typically takes place from the late fall through early summer of the subsequent year. Approximately 10 hours of work should be budgeted outside of the program dates listed below. As such, fellows are encouraged to receive pay from their employers for hours spent engaging in this fellowship opportunity. The USRAOs are available to provide a letter of support as a resource by request.

Please toggle through the dropdowns below to find out more information about the National Leaders of Color Fellowship program.

Application Open: Monday, September 16, 2024
Application Close: Sunday, October 13, 2024 (11:59 p.m. MDT)

Missed our information session? You can view the session slides here or check out the replay on our YouTube channel!

Creative West - National Leaders of Color Fellowship program (LoCF)

Online Application Opens: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (8am PT)

ZOOM INFO SESH: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (6-7pm PT)

Join us for a Pop-In Info Session, with program lead Nikko Kimzin from Kimzin Creative - where applicants can drop by to ask questions about the BIPOC Producers Lab and the application process. It's a great opportunity to get clarity on the program details, expectations, and how to tell your story best via our application.

Zoom Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83045308233

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (3:00 pm PT)

*Timeline may shift based on the number of applicant responses

The Kimzin Creative BIPOC Producers Lab, created in partnership with Creative Sonoma, is an innovative, nine-month professional development program designed to foster the growth and success of (2) emerging Sonoma County-based BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) producers. This program will provide selected participants with: the foundational knowledge of artistic production, application of event production skills as event producers, and mentorship for participants in the creation of their own artistic or cultural event for the community.

The lab is specifically tailored to support producers in creating inclusive, impactful cultural or artistic events centered on BIPOC arts and cultural practices and communities. Participants will develop the skills necessary to succeed in the creative industry, from project management and marketing to cultural curation and community engagement. 

By the end of the program, participants will have learned the foundations of production, produced their own community-wide event, built valuable industry connections, and gained skills that will advance their careers in the arts & business sector.

Participants will attend (3) workshops and (3) conversations led by industry experts on key topics such as budgeting, marketing, project management, storytelling, and community engagement. All workshops and guest lectures will be facilitated by established BIPOC producers.

Participants will take on the role of event producers, responsible for the ideation and execution of nine monthly events for LA ASAMBLEA— “an artistic experiment by/for Sonoma County BIPOC & Queer artists + co-conspirators”. Additionally, participants will have a budget of $10,000 to conceptualize, develop, and produce their own artistic or cultural event for the community by the end of the program term.

Participants will be paired with an experienced BIPOC producer for one-on-one guidance and support throughout the program. This mentor will help navigate the challenges of production and ensure participants are well-equipped for success.

By the end of the lab, participants will have gained extensive experience in producing live events, built professional networks, and acquired a toolkit of skills that will enable them to continue their work in the creative sector. Additionally, their work will promote cross-cultural and intergenerational connections, elevate diverse voices, and activate inclusive community spaces in Sonoma County.

The Kimzin Creative BIPOC Producers Lab requires a time commitment of approximately 30 hours per month for workshops, guest lectures, and event production tasks. Participants will receive a monthly stipend of $1,500 to support their participation throughout the nine-month program ($13,500 total throughout the program). This stipend is intended to cover time spent in training and hands-on event production, providing participants with the financial support they need to focus on their growth as emerging producers.

*PLEASE NOTE: This stipend is considered taxable income. Each participant will receive an IRS 1099 Form for stipends received in tax year 2024/2025. We encourage applicants to consult with a qualified tax advisor for further information. If you have stipend-related questions please contact, info@kimzincreative.com

Kizmin Creative - BIPOC Producers Lab

PAiD Opportunity: Public Art Apprenticeship Program

The PAiD Public Art Apprenticeship Program is a 12–18-month program designed to address tough entry barriers to the field of public art by providing artists with the necessary training and support to complete a permanent public art project. Ten artists will be selected to receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and a project budget to complete their first permanent public art commission at an LA County site.

Visual artists working in any media whose primary residence is in Los Angeles County.

Artists who have not been previously commissioned for a permanent public art project through a municipality or government agency program.

Individual artists only; artist teams are not eligible to apply. For the purposes of this opportunity:

Permanent Public Art is art in any media whose form, function and meaning are created for the general public through a public process. Public art is visually and/or physically accessible to the public; it is installed in public space in both outdoor and indoor settings. It is fabricated with materials and methods with a long-term lifespan expectation incorporating materials and methods that have recorded longevity such as metal, glass, concrete, terrazzo, stone, mosaic, tile or other similar products.

Two cohorts of Apprentices will be selected, each with five (5) artists, for a total of ten (10) selected artists. Apprentices will be assigned to a cohort based on availability and project suitability. The first cohort is currently planned to begin work in early 2025 with the second cohort beginning in 2026.

September 19, 2024 Call for Artists Release Date November 7, 2024 | 5PM (PST)

December, 2024 Artist Selection February, 2025 Cohort One - Project Start June, 2026 Cohort One - Project Completion February, 2026 Cohort Two - Project Start June, 2027 Cohort Two - Project Completion

There will be approximately 80 hours of formal training planned over 3 months consisting of once-a-month training sessions on Saturdays, with online trainings three times a week on weekday evenings. The trainings will be concurrent with project activity. The time commitment for an artist’s oversight of their artwork development, fabrication, and installation will vary in intensity and there may be more flexibility for the overall time commitment depending on the project needs and stage.

Each Apprentice will be contracted for the training and delivery of a permanent public art project with a budget range between $100,000-$200,000 based on availability and project suitability. This budget will include all costs associated with the completion of the project deliverables, including a 20% artist fee. Each Apprentice will also be provided with an additional $5,500 stipend for their participation in required meetings and training sessions.

Deadline to Apply: November 7, 2024 | 5PM (PST)

LA Department of Arts & Culture - PAiD Public Art Apprenticeship Program

The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department and the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission are pleased to announce the second funding cycle for the Community Arts Grant Program. The Purpose of the program is to support local artists and arts organizations and to engage Burbank residents with diverse and outstanding cultural arts projects. 

Grants from $1,000 - $5,000 are available for visual and performing arts projects that encourage arts participation and experiences for all members of the community. We encourage applications and projects that:

Expand public access to the arts and build awareness and appreciation for the art form presented. 

Educate, entertain, and inspire participants and thoughtfully engage residents, businesses, artists, and visitors.

Offer a wide range of creative perspectives and reflect our community's rich cultural diversity

Individual professional artists and arts non-profits based organizations based in Los Angeles County and working in the visual arts and performing arts are invited to apply. Proposed projects must be completed in Burbank and directly serve Burbank residents, businesses, and visitors. Artists/organizations currently based in Burbank will take priority (see criteria).

Please download and read the full guidelines, eligibility, and application instructions. Sign Up for application workshops below under APPLICATION ASSISTANCE.

City of Burbank - Community Arts Grant Program

Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) grants support freelance teaching artists, social-activation artists, and social practice artists in community-based, participatory projects in self-selected non-arts venues within the City of Los Angeles. Competitive NEAR projects will gather, connect, and inspire participants and audiences who have little exposure to the proposed type of cultural opportunity. NEAR projects should be structured as eleven or more free or low-cost sessions culminating in one or more presentations that are open and promoted to the general public (proposing at least eleven workshops is the ideal duration for community engagement; however, applicants are encouraged to propose projects that can be scaled back to five workshops with one public presentation, as DCA staff will notify NEAR applicants next May about whether the City budget is able to provide NEAR grantees with either a $12,000 or a reduced $6,000 service contract)

Creative Optimism–Uplifting Promises (CO-UP) grants support collaborations between a local nonprofit social justice organization and a creative teaching artist (a freelance artist or an artist already working within a non-profit arts organization in the same community as the social justice organization). In some cases, a third partner, acting as a host site for the project may also be named. Eligible collaborative projects should be: 1) new or launched within the past four years, 2) free or low-cost for participants, and 3) culminate in at least one free public presentation that will be accessible to the general community. CO-UP residences should be structured as eleven sessions ending in one public presentation. CO-UP residencies are funded at $15,000 with $12,000 allocated for artist payment and $3,000 allocated for the social justice organization’s administrative expenses (meritorious CO-UP proposals that cannot be fully funded at $15,000, may be converted to a NEAR project consisting of five workshops and one culminating event with a budget of $6,000 — DCA staff will notify CO-UP applicants next May about whether the City budget able to provide grantees with either a $15,000 or a reduced $6,000 service contract)

Depending upon its budget for FY25-26, DCA aims to support approximately 15-22 residences at either $6,000 or $12,000 (ideally one for each of the city’s 15 Council districts) and an additional 10-15 CO-UP residencies at $15,000 each.

DCA defines a social justice organization as any social service nonprofit organization that has a board-approved and publicly printed/repeated mission statement that names a primary cause for equality (which can be: cultural, economic, environmental, immigration, healthcare, or housing-based); as well as a history of both advocacy to rebalance public policies, and community-based programs to address the same historic/current inequity. Religious, political and legal nonprofits are not eligible under this definition. Likewise, nonprofits that are statewide, national, or international in scale are not eligible at this time, because the pilot years of both the NEAR and CO-UP categories are aimed at local neighborhood and community impact. Arts-based nonprofits should apply directly to DCA’s Cultural Grant Program category each August and should not be the primary applicant of a CO-UP proposal (although arts organizations in LA County may partner by lending an employee with expertise to collaborate with an eligible social justice organization on a CO-UP project).

Supply creative arts resources to neighborhood host/partner organizations in each Council District by providing direct and intimate access to contemporary teaching-artists;

Support projects that will consistently engage no less than 20 participants on some topic of thematic learning, and the group will culminate their workshops by staging a final presentation to be viewed by no less than 40 other individuals.

Sponsor the implementation of educational-participatory 6 or 12-session residencies by a spectrum of the City’s most qualified teaching-artists; and,

Provide host organizations offering little or no arts programming with opportunities to test or develop new services, and envision the integration of either an artist-employee, a new branch of programs into its core service, or a new collaboration with a local arts-organization.

Applicants for a NEAR residency are individual artists (or collaborative duos/teams/ensembles under the leadership of a single applicant), whose community-based practices have been largely self-developed and remain primarily self-directed;

Applicants for a CO-UP residency grant are social justice nonprofit organizations headquartered in Los Angeles County with an operating budget of at least $100,000 (as demonstrated by the applicant’s most recently filed IRS Form 990).

All applicants (whether individual or nonprofit must either reside in or be headquartered in Los Angeles County and all proposed projects must take place and culminate within the City of Los Angeles;

Teaching artists should demonstrate through their resume(s) at least 2 years of experience instructing participants in the proposed artistic discipline within projects at non-arts venues, public schools, parks, libraries, and/or similar community centers;

NEAR applicants will propose a residency involving a relationship with one non-arts host organization, to take place at the same host organization’s location.

DCA - LA - Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency and Creative Optimism-Uplifting Promises Grants

Senior Program Officer, Native American Initiatives and Organizational Equity 


The Senior Program Officer is responsible for developing and managing programs in alignment with California Humanities’ grants and program goals and identifying issues and opportunities in the public humanities that advance the mission of California Humanities, with a focus on issues impacting Native California tribes and peoples. In addition, this position serves as a strategic facilitator for incorporating and centering equity practices internal to the organization with external impact. 

Collaborate with the President and CEO and Program staff to develop programmatic goals and strategies that center equity and advance California Humanities’ mission and long-range plans; identify new opportunities and avenues for programming, especially those focused on Native American communities in California.

Focus on design and management of specific grantmaking and/or operating program activities—including program research and development, grant review processes, program activities and delivery mechanisms, partnerships, and assistance with monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs. Specific program responsibilities may include:Development and implementation of humanities-based programs that focus on the interests and concerns of Native California tribes and peoples;Oversight of Humanities for All Quick Grants program (part of the Humanities for All grant line);Management of Literature & Medicine program


Develop and manage an advisory committee to advise on interests and concerns of Indigenous and Native American communities in California.

Conduct targeted and proactive community outreach to underserved and rural communities, with focus on Native California tribes and peoples.

Provide timely and helpful feedback and guidance to applicants and grantees, as appropriate.

Build and maintain knowledge of significant policy and research developments in the public humanities, philanthropy, and equity through review of reports and publications, attendance at meetings and conferences, etc. as relevant to program development.

Develop and monitor program budgets and timelines, in coordination with the CEO and finance staff.

Collaborate with the CEO and senior program staff to supervise, train, and evaluate program support staff as required.

Contract, oversee, and/manage program-related consultants as needed.

Work with the Program staff to develop informational documents and presentations for the Board; attend Board program committee meetings, and full Board meetings.

Collaborate with all California Humanities staff as needed on organization-wide projects such as NEH compliance report, events, annual/biennial reporting, etc.

Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO. 

California Humanities - Senior Program Officer

Reports to: Program Manager
Status: Part-time, non-exempt; $20 per hour
Hours: 3-15 hours per week depending on program need; afternoons to early evening; some weekends as required

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In collaboration with the Program Manager and programs team, develops and leads weekly, bi- monthly, and/or monthly expressive art groups for children at shelters, affordable housing facilities, community centers, or at community events across the San Francisco Bay Area

Participates in monthly staff meetings with Program Manager and attends DrawBridge trainings and professional development workshops throughout the year

Develops and submits program plans and materials supplies requests to Program Manager as requested

Oversees setup and breakdown of program spaces before and after each session and maintains cleanliness and organization of program areas

Maintains and submits accurate attendance records, supplies inventory, and monthly program reports

Assists with the distribution of program surveys and evaluations throughout the year

Accurately tracks and submits payroll hours in a timely manner

Notifies Program Manager immediately of schedule changes, requests, or concerns from site partners or families

Arrives at assigned sites on time to run programs as scheduled

Follows and abides by DrawBridge’s Covid-19 and workplace safety protocols and site partner safety protocols

Complies with DrawBridge’s policies and procedures as summarized in the Employee Handbook

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