State-Local Partner Mentorship
Forecasted
State-Local Partner Mentorship supports existing arts partners in mentoring new agencies in Glenn and Kings counties to establish equitable, accessible arts programming and services countywide.
Funder: California Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports existing State-Local Partners mentoring new county-designated arts agencies in Glenn and Kings counties.
Key Information: Applicants must be current California Arts Council State-Local Partners grantees.
Description
The California Arts Council’s State-Local Partner Mentorship program supports the establishment of county-designated local arts agencies in Glenn and Kings counties, where no such agency has been identified. Funding goes to two existing State-Local Partners to develop organizations serving arts organizations, individual artists, and communities throughout each county through financial support, services, and programming.
The program aims to establish active partners within two to three years, either as county government units or independent 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Mentors guide new agencies through their first two years of arts programming and services, helping them develop toward qualifying independently for State-Local Partners grants. The work emphasizes equitable organizational development, community participation, dedicated leadership, and accessible public services.
