Grants - San Francisco Arts Commission
Forecasted
Grants - San Francisco Arts Commission supports artists, arts organizations, and arts communities through equity-focused grants for operations and facilities to sustain cultural identity and the arts ecosystem.
Funder: San Francisco Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: FY27–FY28: $10,000–$450,000 for two-year General Operating Support; one-year supplemental grants of $10,000–$20,000 or up to $10,000
Summary: Supports San Francisco artists, arts organizations, and arts communities through equity-focused grants and community investments.
Key Information: FY28 guidelines are being revised; the funding and eligibility details below describe the FY27–FY28 GFTA cycle.
Description
The San Francisco Arts Commission’s Community Investments program supports San Francisco-based artists, arts organizations, and arts communities with an equity lens. Its work combines grantmaking, technical assistance, and community-based Cultural Centers. The newly merged Arts Commission and Grants for the Arts (GFTA) teams are aligning their programs and revising guidelines to reflect expanded policy goals and new City nonprofit procurement and contracting procedures.
The FY27–FY28 GFTA framework supports arts and culture nonprofits through General Operating Support and two supplemental grants. Operating support covers an organization’s mission and daily operations rather than a specific project. Its priorities include attracting visitors and advancing economic impact, sustaining cultural identity, and strengthening the arts ecosystem. Supplemental funding addresses equipment and facilities needs or significant public funding losses.
