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California Arts Council (Creativity Is Californian)

MAY 12

Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the arts, we honor creativity as a force woven into the fabric of every Californian’s life. The California Arts Council is your state arts agency. Through statewide grant opportunities, CAC ensures every Californian has the opportunity to create, participate, and flourish through the power of artistic expression. Learn more.

Arts Loan Fund

ROLLING DEADLINE

This Emergency Loan will support arts and culture nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations in the eleven San Francisco Bay Area counties. Organizations can apply for these low-interest loans to cover basic expenses such as staff salaries, artist payments, rent and other operating costs during this challenging time. Loans can also be used to cover costs associated with re-opening and/or presenting programming remotely such as equipment, software, etc. Preference is given to small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations (with budgets under $2 million). Learn more.

California Grants Portal

The California State Library is excited to announce the launch of the California Grants Portal. Billions of dollars in grant opportunities from dozens of state departments and agencies can now be easily accessed and opportunities can be filtered by keywords or categories. The Grants Portal also makes it possible to search by eligible applicant types, including nonprofit organizations, public agencies, businesses, tribal governments, and others. Learn more.

National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives

ROLLING DEADLINE

The National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives (NDRFA) supports conservation treatment for repositories impacted by a major disaster within the first 18 months.  Learn more.

Traditional Fine Arts Organization (TFAO)

TFAO provides education concerning - and nurture understanding of - American representational art among student and adult populations through publication, grants and related activities. Through the “Upcoming Temporary Exhibitions" opportunity, TFAO is interested in co-sponsorship grants to regional museums and cultural centers throughout the United States concerning American representational art special/temporary exhibitions featuring artworks based on our topics. Learn more

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