Updated Oct 28, 2026
Arts Organizations: grants in California
Open grants for arts nonprofits, theaters, music and dance programs, and cultural organizations — including every state arts council.
- Open now
- 45
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- California programs
- 31
- Largest award ceiling
- $25K
- California foundations
- 4,147
California programs
State agencies, state councils, and federal programs that specifically name California.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 303 days | Rice Incentive ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Nov 26 days | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)CaliforniaEmployment Development Department | Employment Development Department | Up to $1.3M |
| Nov 26 days | 2026 CalAgPlate Grant ProgramCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $196K |
| Nov 48 days | Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)CaliforniaCA Natural Resources Agency | CA Natural Resources Agency | Up to $300K |
| Dec 1852 days | 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)CaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $1.0M |
| Jan 671 days | Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93CaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Not listed |
| Jan 1479 days | Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River GrantsCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Wildfire Prevention Grant ProgramCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program GrantsCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $190K |
| Rollingno deadline | California Forest Improvement ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection | Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant ProgramCaliforniaCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Public Health | Department of Public Health | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coastal Conservancy GrantsCaliforniaCoastal Conservancy | Coastal Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)CaliforniaSan Diego River Conservancy | San Diego River Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Lunch at the Library Summer 2027CaliforniaCA State Library | CA State Library | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Small Grants ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition ProgramCaliforniaCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) ProgramCaliforniaInfrastructure and Economic Development Bank | Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68CaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity WatershedCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Regionwide GrantsCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Desert Conservation ProgramCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Lower American River Conservancy ProgramCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | San Joaquin River ConservancyCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | California Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateCalifornia Arts Council | California Arts Council | Not listed |
Federal and national grants open to California nonprofits
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — GrantsFoundationAndrew W. Mellon Foundation | Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Barr Foundation — GrantsFoundationBarr Foundation | Barr Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Bloomberg Philanthropies — GrantsFoundationBloomberg Philanthropies | Bloomberg Philanthropies | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Doris Duke Foundation — GrantsFoundationDoris Duke Foundation | Doris Duke Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | William and Flora Hewlett Foundation — GrantsFoundationWilliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation | William and Flora Hewlett Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Joyce Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Joyce Foundation | The Joyce Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies — GrantsFoundationMargaret A. Cargill Philanthropies | Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | John S. and James L. Knight Foundation — GrantsFoundationKnight Foundation | Knight Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts — GrantsFoundationThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts | The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Kresge Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Kresge Foundation | The Kresge Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The McKnight Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe McKnight Foundation | The McKnight Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Wallace Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Wallace Foundation | The Wallace Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to the Netherlands | U.S. Mission to the Netherlands | $2,000 – $25K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to Egypt | U.S. Mission to Egypt | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for arts organizations are open in California right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 45 open grants for arts organizations in California. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest arts grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $25K. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
Which foundations fund arts organizations in California?
Our local-funders pages list private foundations by where their grants actually went, from IRS 990-PF filings, with whether each accepts applications. See /funders/california/.
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