The City of Berkeley is accepting applications for the Community Festivals grant to support festivals and special events in Berkeley.
Donor Name: City of Berkeley
State: California
City: Berkeley
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/06/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grant-funded events must be open to the entire public and have a free component.
Community Festival grants fund community festivals and special events that:
- celebrate and preserve a rich variety of cultural opportunities for Berkeley’s residents;
- bolster Berkeley’s vitality;
- increase Berkeley’s reputation as a vibrant destination for visitors;
- create meaningful experiences that build community.
Funding Information
All applicants may request up to $7,000 for festival-related expenses.
Grant Activity Period
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Eligible Expenses
A project budget is required for this application. Examples of eligible expenses for this funding include, but are not limited to:
- Artist and performer stipends
- Equipment rentals
- Production or technical staff contractors
- Supplies and materials needed for the festival
- Venue and permit fees.
Who may apply?
Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicant is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organization
- Applicant is registered with the California Secretary of State as a Nonprofit Corporation and using a nonprofit 501(c)3 Fiscal Sponsor.
Who can’t apply?
- City of Berkeley government departments or units
- For-profit businesses
- Individual artists.
For more information, visit City of Berkeley.
