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Applications for the 2027-28 Community Impact Arts Grant are NOW OPEN.
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 31, 2026 |
| Application Workshops | |
| Open Office Hours 1PM - 2PM (PST) | |
| Application Deadline | October 5, 2026 | 11:59PM (PDT) |
| Staff Review | October - December 2026 |
| Panel Review | February 2027 |
| Commission Review | May 2027 |
| Board of Supervisors Approval | July 2027 |
| Notifications Sent via Email | July 2027 |
| Grant Period | July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 |
| Grant Reporting Deadline | May 31, 2028 |
Resources
A PDF of the Application guidelines for the Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG)program.
A PDF of a sample application for the Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program.
A PDF of application instructions for the Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program.
Recording of a CIAG application workshop.
A PDF of the CIAG application workshop presentation deck.
A PDF containing the supporting documentation checklist for the Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program.