The Organizational Support Program (OSP) provides general operating support to tax-exempt, nonprofit, arts and culture organizations, for delivery of activities and programming that positively impact San Diego’s quality of life and tourism and provide direct access and increased opportunities for excellence in culture and the arts.
Donor Name: City of San Diego
State: California
City: San Diego
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/25/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
OSP provides general operating support for nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Organizations that are not arts and culture organizations or are based outside of the city of San Diego, but do provide arts and culture programming in the city of San Diego, are encouraged to apply to the City’s Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD) funding opportunity and request support for arts and culture projects that take place in the city of San Diego.
Funding Information
The minimum award amount an applicant can receive in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) is $10,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Your organization is eligible to apply for OSP funding if:
- NONPROFIT STATUS: Your organization holds tax-exempt nonprofit status under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code at the time of application that is verifiable by an IRS letter of determination; AND
- ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: Your organization is a nonprofit arts and culture organization with a mission statement clearly focused on the development, production, service, or presentation of arts and cultural activities and programming; AND
- PUBLIC BENEFIT: Your organization’s activities must have a clear presentation that is open to the public, or meaningful and accessible engagement component within the activity period. While presentations and participation must be open to the public generally; AND
- HISTORY OF OPERATIONS: Your organization has at least two full and consecutive years of operating with its own independent governing board (not under a fiscal sponsor); AND
- SERVICE AREA: Your organization is headquartered in the city of San Diego that can be verified by one of the required proof of address documents and provides activities in the city of San Diego; AND
- MISSION ALIGNMENT: Your organization operates to fulfill a mission that aligns with the purpose of TOT funding:
- To enhance the economy and strengthen arts, cultural, and creative sectors;
- To contribute to San Diego’s national and international reputation as a creative, cultural destination;
- To provide access to excellence in culture and the arts for residents and visitors;
- To enrich the lives of the people of San Diego; and
- To build healthy, vital neighborhoods.
For more information, visit City of San Diego.
