Quick Grant
The Quick Grant funds California artists and arts workers for professional development that builds business and administrative skills, such as workshops and training, but not for artistic creation.
Funder: Center for Cultural Innovation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Quick Grant application deadline) | June 15, 2026 (Monthly recurring submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600 per award; typically for one professional development activity (partial funding is common).
Summary: Supports California artists and arts workers with small grants for professional development that builds administrative and business skills.
Key Information: Individual applicants must complete identity verification; activities must start at least 1 month after the deadline.
Description
The Quick Grant program provides up to $600 in professional development funding to support California-based artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, cultural producers, and staff of nonprofit arts organizations in San Francisco or San José. The grant is designed to help recipients build administrative capacity, strengthen business skills, and enhance the financial resilience of their practices or organizations. Eligible activities include attending workshops, conferences, or training, and working with consultants, coaches, or mentors on skill-building topics such as advocacy, technology, copyright, or intellectual property protections. The program prioritizes activities with a direct educational or skill-building benefit and does not fund artistic production or creative project development.
