SVCREATES is seeking applications for its Unrestricted Operating Grants.
Donor Name: SVCREATES
State: California
County: Santa Clara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
SVCREATES operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, provide general operating support for small nonprofit arts and culture organizations that:
- Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative character of Santa Clara County
- Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and artistic vibrancy and relevance
- Positively impact the County’s cultural ecosystem through active and sustained engagement with audiences, volunteers and artists
- Pursue organizational sustainability in service to the local community
The organization’s primary purpose must be the performance, production, or presentation of arts and cultural activities that are open and accessible to all.
Funding Information
For 2026, the organization’s average annual budget across the previous three fiscal years must be greater than $250,000 and not exceed $1.5 million.
Project Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Geography
The organization’s home base (primary business office or primary performance/exhibition venue/facility) must be located in Santa Clara County and the majority of programming (performances, presentations, exhibitions) must take place in Santa Clara County.
Eligibility Criteria
The organization must be a California non-profit corporation with a 501c3 tax-exempt certification.
- Applicants with annual budgets under $750,000 may use a fiscal sponsor with 501c3 tax-exempt status.
- Applicants with budgets over $750,000 must be 501c3 nonprofits.
For more information, visit SVCREATES.
