The City of Alameda is seeking proposals from qualified non-profits and public entities for Cultural Art and Arts Programming.
Donor Name: City of Alameda
State: California
City: Alameda
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Objectives
The objective of the City of Alameda, in issuing this RFP, is to identify qualified arts organizations that have the ability to provide cultural arts and arts programming that is equitably dispersed across public places in Alameda (including Bay Farm, East and West Alameda). Public art should address cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion, and result in broad community benefits by enhancing the city’s image and sense of place, contributing to economic vitality, and improving the community’s exposure to arts.
Cultural arts or arts programming may include, but is not limited to:
- performance arts: theatre, dance, music;
- literary arts: poetry reading and storytelling;
- film and video;
- screenings and installations;
- arts education;
- art lectures and presentations;
- special events: festivals and celebrations; and
- artist-in-residence programs in the arts.
- Cultural arts or arts programming must be accessible to the public at no charge, and located in the City of Alameda.
Funding Information
There is a total of $60,000 available, to be distributed across four (4) grants of $5,000 and four (4) grants of $10,000.
Grant Period
These grant funds are for events taking place between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
- Although all non-profit arts organizations, public agencies and fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible, local organizations are particularly encouraged to propose and will receive a point preference as part of the evaluation process.
- Awarded cultural arts or arts programming must be completed within 12 months of agreement execution or the grant will be rescinded.
For more information, visit City of Alameda.
