The Arts Council Santa Cruz County is seeking applications for its Create Grants to provide funding for arts and/or cultural projects open to the public in Santa Cruz County, up to $3,000.
Donor Name: Arts Council Santa Cruz County
State: California
County: Santa Cruz County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/28/2022
Grant Size: up to $3,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
They provide funding for artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to:
- Support the creation and presentation of artistically excellent work
- Increase the success of artists and the sustainability of arts organizations
- Engage new audiences in the arts
- Expand equitable access to the arts
- Increase social impact through the arts
Funding Information
- First-Time Applicant Pool (optional) 1 up to $1,000
- Returning Applicant Pool up to $3,000 (match required for nonprofits)
- Awarded funds must be used within the grant period of January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residence/location:
- Individual applicants must reside in Santa Cruz County; nonprofit organization applicants must be located in Santa Cruz County.
- Open to Santa Cruz County artists, arts organizations, and non-arts organizations working in collaboration with an artist(s).
- Projects must be open to the public and exhibited in Santa Cruz County.
- Previous final reports: Required reports for previous Arts Council grants must be completed. If you have a final report outstanding and plan to complete it before the start of the grant period (January 2023), you are welcome to apply. You will not be able to receive the grant until the final report has been submitted.
Review Criteria
The following four criteria are used to evaluate Create grant applications;
- Artistic Excellence
- Grant Program Objective
- Project Design & Planning
In addition to the four Review Criteria, further consideration is given to:
- Projects led by and/or engaging the following communities: people of color, LGBTQIA+, those with disabilities, and/or seniors
- Applicants who are under 35 years of age.
- Projects that support community healing
For more information, visit Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
