Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency and Creative Optimism-Uplifting Promises Grants + Extended Application Window for Cultural Grants Program Outdoor Festival/Parade Projects

NEAR: individual or collaborative artists propose community-based, participatory residencies (11+ free/low-cost sessions plus public presentation) at non-arts venues; CO-UP: social justice nonprofits partner with teaching artists for similar projects (11 sessions plus public presentation).

Grants Administration Division

Ford Scholars

Apply for a renewable undergraduate scholarship of up to $40,000 per year to support college education in Oregon or California.

Creative Youth Development

California nonprofits and government entities apply for grants to support arts learning programs for youth ages infancy to 25, with emphasis on justice-system-involved and at-promise youth.

Administering Organization – Folk and Traditional Arts

Support for folk and traditional arts culture bearers and organizations practicing and preserving these traditions across California.

Community Project Grants

Organizations submit project proposals seeking $1,000–$5,000 in funding to support exemplary artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs.

Fellowship Program - Kala Art Institute

Artists submit applications to complete specific projects or bodies of work that benefit from Kala's specialized equipment in printmaking, digital media, ceramics, weaving, or other media.

Arte Laguna - ESPRONCEDA

Submit work to compete in an international art competition and residency program; winners exhibit at the Arsenale of Venice and receive cash prizes.

Arts Advocacy in Florida

Central Florida-based artists are invited to submit proposals and work samples for various opportunities including craft activations, event showcases, live sketching, performing arts features, commissioned artwork, and artmaking workshops.