The Community Arts Grants are available to nonprofits providing arts programs/events, seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs up to $7,500 per year.
Donor Name: Arts Council for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Arts Council of Monterey County (Arts4MC)’s policies and practices prioritize racial equity and have a broad geographic reach into communities of all sizes and needs, and this includes providing critical services to artists and to the community at large. Arts4MC is committed to funding opportunities that support all of Monterey County’s creative ecosystem.
Objectives
They provide funding for nonprofits providing art programs/events in Monterey 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.
Priorities
- Underserved Communities: Programs that address the needs of underserved or marginalized communities;
- Artistic Innovation: Projects that push boundaries and introduce new ideas in the arts;
- Capacity Building: Initiatives that help build organizational capacity and sustainability;
- Collaboration and Partnership: Programs that foster collaboration among artists, organizations, and communities.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant eligibility is based on the following criteria. If you have questions about eligibility
- Applicant must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization;
- Have as its primary mission the development and delivery of arts and/or cultural programming to the public;
- Be based in and produce the majority of its work in Monterey County for at least two years and able to provide proof of occupancy;
- Have completed required reports for previous Arts Council grants;
- Submit only one application per cycle.
For more information, visit ACMC.
