The Arts Council Santa Cruz County is now accepting applications for its Develop Quick Grants.
Donor Name: Arts Council Santa Cruz County
State: California, California
County: Santa Cruz County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/26/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding for professional development (activities that improve artistic skills or expand business and professional capacity).
Grant Program Objectives
ACSCC provides funding for artists and arts 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
The grant maximum is $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residence/location: Individual applicants must reside in Santa Cruz County; nonprofit organization applicants must be primarily based in Santa Cruz County.
- One Develop grant per year: If you are awarded a Develop grant, you must wait one year before re-applying.
- 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 new grants are awarded, you are welcome to apply. You will not be able to receive the new grant until your previous final report has been submitted.
- Support grantees are able to apply for Develop grants, but not Create grants.
For more information, visit Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
