[Center for Cultural Innovation](https://www.cciarts.org)

May 15, 2026 (Quick Grant application deadline)

Up to $600 per award; partial funding is likely; one award per fiscal year per individual or staff member.

Supports professional development for California artists and arts workers, and nonprofit arts organization staff in San Francisco or San José.

Individual applicants must complete identity verification; activities must start at least one month after the deadline.

--- ## Description The Quick Grant program, administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), provides up to $600 in professional development funding to California-based artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, cultural producers, and staff members of nonprofit arts organizations in San Francisco or San José. The program aims to build administrative capacity, enhance business skills, and strengthen the financial resilience of individuals and organizations in the arts sector. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, and work with consultants, coaches, or mentors, with a focus on educational benefit and skill acquisition. As of July 2025, eligible expenses also include advocacy education and caregiving costs. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Quick Grant application deadline (monthly cycle — applications are due on the 15th of each month by 11:59 a.m. PT) All applicants are notified of funding decisions by the 15th of the following month. Activities for the May 15, 2026 deadline must begin on or after June 16, 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $600 per award (partial funding is common due to high demand) - One award per individual or staff member per CCI fiscal year (July 1–June 30) - Nonprofit arts organizations may receive up to two staff awards ($1,200 total) per fiscal year - Funds are for reimbursement or direct support of eligible professional development activities --- ## Eligibility ### Individual Applicants - Must reside full-time in California - Must be an artist, creative, cultural practitioner, or cultural producer with a public-facing practice ### Nonprofit Arts Organization Staff - Must be staff of a nonprofit, tax-exempt arts organization located in San Francisco or San José - Or staff of a fiscally sponsored arts organization with at least 75% of programming in San Francisco or San José (must provide documentation) - Up to two staff members per organization may receive funding per fiscal year ### Ineligible Applicants/Activities - Wellness/healing practitioners not rooted in a specific cultural practice - Activities primarily focused on artistic skill development, production, teaching, or adjacent enterprises - Equipment, art supplies, or software purchases - Activities that start less than one month after the application deadline - College tuition or credit-bearing activities --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via [CCI's Submittable platform](https://centerforculturalinnovation.submittable.com/submit). - Required materials: - Completed application form (including eligibility quiz, narrative, and budget) - Resume or CV (1–3 pages) - For consultant/coach/mentor requests: Letter of commitment and bio/resume from the provider - For fiscally sponsored organizations: Fiscal sponsorship agreement and verification of programming location - For individual applicants: Identity verification (IDV) via Submittable (requires a government-issued ID and device with a camera) - Activities must begin at least one month after the application deadline. - Notification of award status is sent via Submittable by the 15th of the following month. - Awardees select a payment method (ACH/direct deposit or check) and may be required to submit a W-9 form. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to first-time applicants, time-sensitive activities, and organizations with budgets under $500,000. - Partial awards are common due to high demand. - Awarded funds are paid to individuals or organizations after required documentation is completed. - Activities must have a clear educational or skill-building component (not just production or presentation). - For technical issues with Submittable, use [Submittable's help resources](https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/). --- ## External Links - [Quick Grant Program Overview](https://www.cciarts.org/quick_grant.htm) - [Guidelines PDF](https://www.cciarts.org/_Library/docs/2025_Quick_Grant_Guidelines_111625.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions PDF](https://www.cciarts.org/_Library/docs/2025_Quick_Grant_Frequently_Asked_Questions_111625.pdf) - [Application Preview (PDF)](https://www.cciarts.org/_Library/docs/2025_Quick_Grant_Application_Preview_111625.pdf) - [Start Your Application](https://centerforculturalinnovation.submittable.com/submit) - [Identity Verification Info](https://submittable.help/en/articles/6167384-what-is-identity-verification-idv) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General grant questions | [quickgrant@cciarts.org](mailto:quickgrant@cciarts.org) / 415.288.0530 | | Technical support (Submittable) | [Submittable Help](https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/) | | Schedule a call with CCI | [Grant Office Hours](https://calendly.com/imah-cciarts/grant-office-hours) | | Deaf/hearing loss access | [California Relay Service](https://caconnect.org/relay/) | ---

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