ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION

Annual ARTSFUND Grant Program

For nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Alameda County


2023 Online Application is Now Available

Application Deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:00pm


The ARTSFUND Grant Program supports Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that present programs such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, literature, media arts, and other forms of creativity. Standard grant awards are $2,000 - $3,000 each.

The 2023 ARTSFUND Online Application is now available. The ARTSFUND Guidelines include a program overview, applicant eligibility information, and application submission requirements. 


Organizations We Fund

Eligible applicants must be Alameda County nonprofit organizations that provide arts and cultural programs to the public. The programs may be offered in-person, online or virtual. The intention of the ARTSFUND program is to support organizations that provide the majority of their programs to Alameda County community members.


Informational Webinars

For questions and more information about the ARTSFUND Grant Program and how to submit an application, applicants may attend a free webinar on Fri., Dec. 9 at 3:00pm, Wed., Jan. 11 at 10:00am, or Fri., Jan. 27 at 3:00pm. Webinars are free, open to the public, and reservations are not required. For more information and the zoom link, visit the ARTSFUND webpage.


Funding for the ARTSFUND Grant Program

Support for this program is provided by the County of Alameda, individual contributions submitted to the ARTSFUND with County property tax payments, and donations to the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County.

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