Impact Projects
This grant supports collaborative arts projects in California that use artistic practice to address social, economic, and cultural issues in under-resourced communities.
Funder: California Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; one-year grant period; organizations with total revenues ≥ $3M are not eligible.
Summary: Supports collaborative arts initiatives in California that leverage artistic practice to address social, economic, and cultural issues in under-resourced communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant supports collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in addressing issues experienced by historically and systemically under-resourced communities in California. The program prioritizes California-based artists and culturally specific forms of artistic expression rooted in the communities served. Eligible projects must use artistic practices to respond to community-defined needs related to social, political, and economic inequalities, such as systemic marginalization, justice system involvement, arts learning, poverty, health disparities, disability access, housing and food insecurity, cultural and social justice, intergenerational learning, veterans’ issues, immigration and refugee matters, LGBTQIA+ concerns, environmental sustainability, and climate-related challenges.
