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303 California Art Grants and Culture Grants

303 Arts and Culture Grants for California

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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by advancing the E...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172
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Grants to USA Visual and Performing Artists for Unexpected Expenses Related to Projects and Pu...

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Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories visual and performing artists to address unexpected expenses related to projects and public presentations. Projects may take place in the USA or in eligible countries abroad. Funding is intended for artists who have last-mi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180454

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Promote Japanese Language Learning

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Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions and organizations for Japanese-language educational programs on a national, state, or regional level. Priority is given to projects that benefit as many Japanese language teachers, programs, and learners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180645

Grants to USA Professional Musicians for Emergency Living and Medical Expenses

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Grants of up to $3,000 to USA professional musicians requiring emergency financial assistance. Applications may be submitted by established musicians representing any instrument or genre. The purpose of this program is to support American musicians by covering emergenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 181863

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Events, Programs, and Services to Benefi...

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Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for events, programs, and services to benefit residents in the communities where the funding source does business. Special consideration will be given to projects that have a broad reach. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 182121

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Community Events

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Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Consideration will be given to events that fall into the following categories: public affairs, arts and culture, early childhood education, diversi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182271
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Grants to California and Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects to Benefit Local ...

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Grants of up to $1,000 to California and Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit local residents. Eligible initiatives expand knowledge, improve well-being, and support arts and cultural experiences. Eligible applicants are located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184706
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Grants to California Organizations and Individuals to Replace and Repair Instruments for You...

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Grants to California organizations and individuals in eligible communities to repair, lend, or replace instruments for local youth music programs. Funding may be used for instrument and case purchases, broken instrument repairs and tune-ups, and supplies such as string...

GrantWatch ID#: 185272
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Support Early Career Artists

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities for programs that support artists who are in the early stages of their careers. Funding is intended for initiatives that provide mentorships, exposure, and apprenticeships to early-career artists. Eligible d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187501

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community

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Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The focus areas for the current year will be o...

GrantWatch ID#: 187941

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations for Music Education and Acti...

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Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and school music programs in eligible locations for music education and activities. Funding may be used for performances and community concerts, musical instruments that are low cost, music therapy, classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 188248

Financial Assistance to USA Writers Experiencing Financial Hardship

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Financial assistance to USA theater writers to address financial challenges in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide essential help to needy writers in the event of an emergency. Eligible applicants include composers, playwrights, librettists, and lyricists.

GrantWatch ID#: 188546
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Grants to USA Eligible Musicians and Families Facing Financial Difficulties Due to Health Conc...

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Grants to USA eligible musicians and families facing financial difficulties due to medical and related concerns. Funding may be used to cover a range of expenses, including medical and dental needs, and funeral and burial expenses. Funding is specifically intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188565

Loans to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Writers for Emergency Expenses

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Loans to USA, Canada, and International writers for expenses related to emergencies, including Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended for writers of any citizenship based in America and for American writers living in foreign countries. Funding is also intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 188606
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Grants to USA TV and Film Producers for Engaging Documentaries about the People of the Pacific...

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Grants to USA and territories television and film producers to create documentaries about the culture and history of the people of the Pacific Islands. Funding is intended to support the creation of engaging programs that will be broadcasted on public television statio...

GrantWatch ID#: 189207
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Grants to USA and Canada Entertainment-Sector Workers for Financial Assistance During Times of...

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Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers for financial assistance during times of crisis. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of individuals and their families whose major source of income is from a craft related to production. Eligible type...

GrantWatch ID#: 189226

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals in the Music Industry for Urgent Needs, I...

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Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International eligible individuals in the music industry to address emergency needs, including those related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs s...

GrantWatch ID#: 188776

Financial Assistance to USA Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals Facing Financial H...

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Financial assistance to USA individuals working in the field of performing arts and entertainment. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances and who cannot afford critical basic expenses due to their situation. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189534
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Grants to USA and Canada Comic Creators in Need for Financial Support and Assistance

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Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189678

Grants to USA Musicians to Offset the Financial Impact of COVID-19 Related Loss of Income

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Grants to USA musicians for urgent needs in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency assistance to jazz and blues performers and their families to cover basic living expenses. Eligible applicants may be strug...

GrantWatch ID#: 189679

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Jazz Artists During Emergency Situations

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Grants and medical referral services to California jazz artists for help during emergency situations. Eligible uses of funding include basic needs such as utilities, rent, car payments, medical and dental expenses, psychotherapy, prescriptions, and other related expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 189804
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Grants to USA Media Producers for Educational Programming

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Grants to USA media producers for high-quality educational programming. Particular focus is given to reaching underserved audiences. Eligible projects include content for radio, television, and online videos. Collaboration between public media stations and independent ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192666

Grants to USA Documentary Film Directors and Producers for Urgent Needs

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Grants of up to $500 to USA documentary film directors and producers for urgent financial needs. Funding is intended to assist filmmakers facing financial crises. Grant funds may be requested for groceries, car payments, utilities, and components of documentary project...

GrantWatch ID#: 194156

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

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Grants of $2,500 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Grants to California Tribes in Eligible Regions for Cultural Preservation Activities

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Grants to California tribes in eligible regions for cultural preservation activities. Funding is intended to help eligible tribes maintain their traditions, history, and culture. Grant funds may be used for scholarships and training, outreach, and linguistics programs....

GrantWatch ID#: 196485
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In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved and BIPOC Communities in Elig...

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In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved and BIPOC communities in eligible locations. The program is intended for organizations providing direct services, arts and culture, and other services to the community. Applicants will receiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 196653
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196927
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Grants to USA Archival Repositories for Urgent Assistance Following a Serious Disaster

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Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories archival repositories for urgent assistance following a serious disaster. Funding is intended for services, supplies, and labor costs to recover damaged and threatened archival materials. Grants support the recovery of arch...

GrantWatch ID#: 197247

Opportunity for USA Underrepresented Composers to Participate in a Grant and Mentorship Progra...

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Opportunity for USA composers to participate in a long-term grant and mentorship program for professional development. Funding is intended for film composers from underrepresented groups. The purpose of the program is to support film projects currently in production. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 197378
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Grants to USA Authors of Published Works to Provide Emergency Financial Assistance

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Grants to USA published authors to provide emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for authors with an urgent need resulting from a medical emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must have published at least one full-length fiction or nonfiction work tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 198243

Grants to California Artists, Collectives, Nonprofits, and For-Profits in Eligible Locations f...

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Grants to California individual artists, artist groups and collectives, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in eligible regions for public arts projects, festivals, and events that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for temporary outdoor creative engageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 199425
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Public Humanities Programming

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Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies for small humanities projects and programs that are open to the general public. Special interest is given to programs that engage and involve new and historically underserved audiences. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 199919

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous Individuals to Create a...

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Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals to create projects and promote them on the funding source's platform. Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech,...

GrantWatch ID#: 200228
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Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

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Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for 3D Computer Graphic Designs

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Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals studying arts engineering designs, computer graphics, animation, and designs. The purpose of the program is to encourage development and advancements in the 3D industry.

GrantWatch ID#: 200767

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Textile Art Opportunities for ...

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Grants of $250 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support textile art opportunities for children. Funding may be used for yarn, looms, bobbins, shuttles, beaters, and a stipend for the teaching artist. Funding is intended to provide training to teachers a...

GrantWatch ID#: 200769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Public Chamber Mu...

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Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201530

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Locations for Community Enrichment In...

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Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs in multiple states to support community enrichment programs in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202351
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Communities

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Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Areas of focus include children and youth, health and human services, arts and culture, seniors, college scholarships, and education. Funding is intended for applicants who...

GrantWatch ID#: 203849

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Advance Understanding of Japanese Culture

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Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to advance understanding of Japanese culture. Funding is intended for programs that will benefit local communities, teachers, and K-12 students. Eligible programs and projects include but are not limite...

GrantWatch ID#: 204405

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects and Programs Related to Nutrition, the...

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Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for capital projects and programming related to nutrition and the arts. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide nutritional...

GrantWatch ID#: 204443

Grants to USA Musicians to Address Mental Health Concerns

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Grants to USA individual musicians and music industry employees to address mental health concerns. Funding is intended to cover unmet expenses for a specified number of sessions with a dedicated clinician. The goal of the grant program is to provide financial assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 204916

Grants to California TK-8 Teachers for Classroom and Extracurricular Arts Programs

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Grants of up to $500 to California TK-8 teachers for extracurricular and classroom arts programs to benefit students in eligible communities. Funding may be used for educational programs in visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. Eligible expenses include visiting arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 204204

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Help Develop their Art...

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Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to help develop their artistic careers. Artists using the following media are eligible to apply: photography, illustration, and 3D art. Successful applicants will create content in partnership with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 208909
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Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, and Charities for Projects to Benefit Armen...

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Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Focus areas include the following: public health and emergency response, arts and cultural preservation, ecotourism and rural development, IT sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519
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Grants to California Neighborhood Associations and Community Groups for Projects and Events to...

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Grants of up to $1,500 to California neighborhood associations and community groups in eligible regions for projects and events to improve the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that improve neighborhood collaboration, revitalization efforts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210436

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation Costs for Trips to P...

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Grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools to cover transportation costs for group trips to local parks and cultural education destinations. Priority will be given to applicants who provide estimated numbers and demograph...

GrantWatch ID#: 210637
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Grants to USA Organizations and Entities for Programs that Engage and Inform Communities

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Grants to USA organizations and entities for programs that engage and inform communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full application. The funder invests in the priority areas of arts and culture, research in media and democracy, jou...

GrantWatch ID#: 210887

Grants to New York, Washington DC, California, and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts Education...

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Grants to New York, Washington DC, California, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that enhance arts education, build capacity for nonprofits, and address social issues. First-time applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 211600
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Depict Nature

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Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Priority will be given to artwork submitted by arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 212064
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