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The County of Los Angeles requires all applicants to Department of Arts and Culture grant programs to complete a Contribution and Agent Declaration Form to comply with the Levine Act (SB1439), California legislation effective January 1, 2023.
Applications for the 2026-27 Community Impact Arts Grant open on August 26, 2025.
Applicants are required to submit applications, program documentation, and support materials via the Department of Arts and Culture’s online grant system. We strongly recommend submitting your application at least 5 days prior to the deadline in order to give yourself ample time to troubleshoot and resolve any problems that you might encounter.
| PROCESS | DATES |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 26, 2025 |
| Application Workshops | |
| Open Office Hours 1PM - 2PM (PST) | September 8, 2025 September 15, 2025 September 22, 2025 September 29, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | September 30, 2025 | 11:59PM (PDT) |
| Staff Review | October - December 2025 |
| Panel Review | February 2026 |
| Commission Review | May 2026 |
| Board of Supervisors Approval | July 2026 |
| Notifications Sent via Email | July 2026 |
| Grant Period | July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 |
| Grant Reporting Deadline | May 28, 2027 |
Resources
Explore and download a pdf of the CIAG Guidelines doc.
Explore and download a pdf of the CIAG Sample Application doc.
Explore and download a pdf of the CIAG Application Instructions doc.
View a recording of a 2026-27 CIAG Application Workshop
Explore the presentation deck for a 2026-27 CIAG Application Workshop
Explore and download a pdf of the CIAG Supporting Documentation Checklist doc.