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Theatre Rhinoceros, The Twelve Days of Conchina by Margo Gomez, photographer David Wilson

Cultural Equity Grants (CEG)

These grants are offered in the spirit that all people who make up the city ought to have fair access to information, financial resources and opportunities for full cultural expression, as well as opportunities to be represented in the development of arts policy and the distribution of arts resources; that all the cultures and subcultures of the city are represented in thriving, visible arts organizations of all sizes; that new large-budget arts institutions, whose programming reflects the experiences of historically underserved communities, flourish.

Cultural Odyssey's Concrete JungleCultural Odyssey's Concrete Jungle, at Lorraine Hansberry Theater, photographer Pat Mazzera.
Cultural Odyssey's Concrete Jungle
The Twelve Days of ConchinaTheatre Rhinoceros, The Twelve Days of Conchina by Margo Gomez, photographer David Wilson
The Twelve Days of Conchina
Things are QueerQueer Cultural Center, Duane Michals' Things are Queer
Things are Queer
San Francisco Carnaval2006 San Francisco Carnaval, Yuyi Morales, photographer Nitish Naharas
San Francisco Carnaval
Crowded Fire Theater CompanyCrowded Fire Theater Company, Juan Gelion Dances for the Sun, photographer Melpomene Katakalos
Crowded Fire Theater Company
Kulintang ArtsKularts Presents the Magui Moro Master Artists of the Philippines, Kulintang Master Artist Faisal Monal, photographer Rafael Musni
Kulintang Arts

Grant Categories

California Cultural Data Project

Cultural Equity Grants will be requiring all organizational grant applicants to fill out a profile through the California Cultural Data Project and submit a supplementary form from the CCDP along with your grant applications beginning with the FY2009 grant cycle. This will effect organizational applications starting with the Creative Space and Cultural Equity Initiative – Level 2 grants in August 2008, followed by Artists & Communities: Innovative Partnerships (organizations only), Cultural Equity Initiatives - Level 1 and Organization Project Grants applicants. This does not apply to individual artists. Please be sure to carefully review our new guidelines when they are released in early July to note any changes in the application forms. For more information see Frequently Asked Questions.

Arts & Communities

UPDATE ON ARTS & COMMUNITIES: INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS (as of 22 April 2008)

Exploration Grants - May 2008 Deadline is Postponed.
Pending FY08-09 Budget in June/July 2008.

Realizations Grants - End of September 2008 Deadline Scheduled.
Will accept applications from Exploration grantees and new applicants.

Last year, the Arts Commission launched the new exciting three-year initiative, Arts & Communities: Innovative Partnerships, with monies from the City's General Fund and with additional funds from the Board of Supervisors.

However, as you know, for FY 08-09, the City and County of San Francisco is facing a projected $330+ budget deficit, and this deficit will impact all departments.

In the face of potential budget cuts, the Arts Commission will prioritize the ACIP Realization Grants in order to support projects that have been planned for and conceived with the previous round of Exploration Grants, and will consider new proposed projects for Realization Grants with the same goals and high level of preparedness that are ready to be implemented. Pending the FY08-09 budget in June/July 2008, further information about a next round of ACIP Explorations Grants will be announced.

While funds from the Cultural Equity Endowment is protected by legislation, the General Funds funds and its subsequent programs are more vulnerable. (Cultural Equity Endowment programs include Cultural Equity Initiatives, Organization Project Grants, Individual Artist Commissions and Creative Spaces).

Please rest assured that the Arts Commission maintains its commitment to infusing neighborhoods and communities with in-depth artistic engagement through grant programs like the Arts & Communities: Innovative Partnerships Grants Programs.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cultural Equity Grants Program Director San San Wong at SanSan.Wong@sfgov.org.

For FY2007-2008 ACIP information click here»

Special One-Time FY07-08 Grants Program:
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS & CULTURAL TRADITIONS

A new one-time grants opportunity to support projects guided by strong and capable Native American artistic leadership, and for which there is resonance within communities.  Grants can support the wide spectrum of rich cultural traditions and contemporary artistic expressions that exist within today's Native communities.

Cultural Equity Initiatives

Grants to support the development, sustainability and growth of SF arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and able to express the experiences of, historically underserved communities. more»

Creative Space Grants

Grants of up to $20,000 to support the enhancement of arts facilities in the city. more»

Organizational Project Grants

Grants of up to $15,000 to arts organizations for the support of art projects whose presentation benefits or interests the community at large or specific segments of the SF community. more»

Individual Artist Commissions

Grants of up to $10,000 to individual artists living and working in San Francisco, to stimulate the creation and presentation of high-quality works of art throughout the city’s neighborhoods. more»

Special Projects Grants

Cultural Equity Grants offers a limited number of small Special Project Grants, up to $1,000, for very small, volunteer-based arts groups throughout San Francisco’s neighborhoods in order to stimulate the production and dissemination of works of art. more»

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Announcements

    2008-2009 Individual Artist Commissions Guidelines and Applications now available.

    2008-2009 CEG Grant Guidelines and Application will be available in July 2008.

    Please continue to check back for grant deadlines.

    A California Cultural Data Project profile will be required for all organizational applicants.

Forms

For Applicants

  • 07-08 Arts & Communities Guidelines (PDF,132 K) Application(PDF fill-in,356 K) Application (Microsoft Word)
  • 08-09 Individual Artist Commissions Guidelines and Application (PDF fill-in, 468 K)
    Application Forms only     - does not include the checklist and narrative (Word, 155 K)
  • CEG 07-08 Arts Organization Guidelines (PDF, 336K)
    Application (PDF fill-in,336K) Application (Microsoft Word, 241 K)
    • Applications are PDF fillable and require Adobe Acrobat to open.

For Grantees

 

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