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Cultural Districts

CA Arts Council
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Application Opens TBD
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Geography Applicant organizations and fiscal sponsors must have a principal place of business in California and a California address. A cultural district is understood as a well-defined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities. Designated statewide cultural districts collectively represent rural, urban, and suburban districts and will include a focus on both cultural production and cultural heritage.
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

This initiative will designate up to 10 new state-designated cultural districts. The Cultural Districts program offers grants up to $10,000 over a two-year period, official state certification, technical assistance, and access to joint marketing and branding resources. The 2025 cohort designation period will run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, with grant activities taking place from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The California Cultural Districts program was established through Assembly Bill 189, authored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom and signed into law in 2015. The legislation grants the CAC the authority to identify, designate, and promote areas of concentrated cultural activity.  “California’s cultural districts reflect the extraordinary diversity and creativity...

Funding Information

$100,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-322-6555

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

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