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Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support

CA Arts Council
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Geography California-based - Documentation of being a California-based nonprofit arts/cultural organization; an arts-based unit of municipal or county government;or a tribal government, or nonprofit social service organization with regular ongoing arts programming and/or services and a principal place of business in California
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

The Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant program provides direct funding to arts and cultural organizations in support of ongoing operations. This grant supports the well-being of California’s cultural vitality by helping sustain a robust and diverse arts workforce and infrastructure. Funds may be used to support any eligible expenses associated with the general operations of an arts or cultural organization, including but not limited to rent, utilities, and staff salaries. Applying for this grant does not restrict an organization from applying for other CAC project-based grants. General Operating grants are intended to support the applicant organization in carrying out its mission. Funding is not intended to support a specific project.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Between 1 and 315

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-322-6555

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: arts.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
Important: Always verify current details directly on the official grant website before applying.