[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

No open deadlines; last cycle concluded in 2024

$36+ million total awarded; typical grants were for 2–3 years of flexible operating support

Major flexible support for small and midsized LA County arts nonprofits to recover from the pandemic and strengthen future sustainability.

Program is currently concluded; no new applications are being accepted as of 2024.

--- ## Description The LA Arts Recovery Fund, led by the Getty Foundation and administered by the California Community Foundation, provided significant, flexible operating support to small and midsized arts nonprofits in Los Angeles County to help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was the largest-ever private investment in LA County arts nonprofits, focusing on organizations historically underrepresented in arts funding, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Fund aimed to help these organizations rebuild operations, support local artists, and reimagine the role of the arts in civic life. Over 70% of grantees were BIPOC-founded, led, or governed. --- ## Due Dates - Applications for the LA Arts Recovery Fund are now closed. - Last grant cycle concluded in 2024. - No new deadlines are currently anticipated. --- ## Funding Amount - Over $36 million was awarded to 90 nonprofits. - Grants provided significant, flexible general operating support for at least two years, often spanning 2–3 years. - Typical recipients were awarded multi-year support rather than one-time project grants. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit arts organizations located in Los Angeles County. - Annual operating budget of $10 million or less. - Focus on small and midsized organizations, especially those historically underrepresented in arts funding. - Strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; over 70% of funded organizations were BIPOC-founded, led, or governed. - Both visual and performing/literary arts organizations were eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications were managed by the California Community Foundation. - The program is no longer accepting new applications; all funding was distributed by 2024. - Past cycles provided general operating support, not project-specific grants. --- ## Additional Information - The fund was a collaborative effort among major national and local foundations, private donors, and the Getty Foundation. - The initiative also included a related Relief Fund for LA County Visual Artists. - The program has concluded; for updates or similar opportunities, visit the Getty Foundation’s grants page. --- ## External Links - [Getty Foundation: LA Arts Recovery Fund](https://www.getty.edu/projects/la-arts-recovery-fund) - [California Community Foundation: LA Arts Recovery Fund](https://www.calfund.org/laartsfund/) - [Getty Foundation Grantmaking Opportunities](https://www.getty.edu/funding/opportunities/) - [List of LA Arts Recovery Fund Grantees (PDF)](https://www.calfund.org/wp-content/uploads/LAArtsRecoveryFund_GranteeList_5-21-21.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Getty Foundation | [Contact form](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) | | Email | visitorservices@getty.edu | | Phone | (310) 440-7300 | | California Community Foundation | [LA Arts Recovery Fund Contact](https://www.calfund.org/laartsfund/) | ---

LA Arts Recovery Fund - Getty Foundation

Sign in to see full grant listing