Cultural Grants Program
The Cultural Grants Program funds nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles to create innovative, accessible public arts projects, festivals, and educational initiatives, with a focus on community impact and underserved areas.
Funder: City of Los Angeles - Department of Cultural Affairs
Due Dates: August 29, 2025 | August 28, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $3,000 to $40,000 for most projects; up to $80,000 for select organizations based on eligibility, project type, and panel score; average award is just under $10,000; project duration is generally 3–6 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations to produce free or low-cost public arts projects, festivals, and cultural events in Los Angeles.
Key Information: Matching (1:1) and reimbursement-based grant; projects must serve the City of Los Angeles and be completed within a year.
Description
The Cultural Grants Program, administered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), funds nonprofit organizations to present free or low-cost public cultural activities, artistic projects, outdoor festivals, parades, and youth education initiatives across Los Angeles. The program aims to increase accessibility to the arts, stimulate job creation for LA-based artists, and support innovative, community-relevant projects, particularly in arts-underserved neighborhoods. Funding is available for a range of disciplines, with specific cycles prioritizing certain art forms, and emphasizes collaborations between arts and community-service organizations.
