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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...
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grants to Maryland, Colorado, California, and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must contact the funding source or fill out a questionnaire prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expense...
Fellowships to California artists from recognized tribes to share their stories through the production of a film. Fellows will be individuals from California-based tribes who will be invited to participate in specialized courses designed to help emerging artists develo...
Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...