Community Arts Grants

Arts Council of Placer County – Community Arts Grants Program 2020/21

Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) promotes and advocates for all arts across Placer County to enrich and help develop the artistic culture of this region of Northern California.  As the designated Arts Partner for Placer County and the California Arts Council, one designated scope of work is to administer these funds each fiscal year, as needed, and specified in our contracts with both the agencies listed above.

The process of applying and receiving these funds has changed for 2020/21, with a two-part approval process and new categories of grants, as determined by evaluating current needs to support our communities and in response to the recent Covid-19 nationwide pandemic.

Placer County has received funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The County Board of Supervisors decided to distribute 20% of the funding -- $8 million-- to local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been hard-hit by the pandemic and associated shutdowns. More Details Here

Funds will be disbursed as needed during 2020/21 to successful applicants meeting the criteria of each category, and subsequently approved for funding.  Dates for submission are variable and grants will be awarded while available.  The initial amount allotted for these grants is $99,100 and can grow depending on fundraising and contributions.

The following grant categories have been chosen for 2020/21:

• Arts Education in the Schools - Available for artists or educators for programs promoting arts education, such as seminars, classes, special projects, teaching tools, etc.  Grants will range from $250-$1,500.  Schools are not eligible to apply but may apply through a group such as a Parent-Teacher Association.
• Performers/Artists – Available for Artists and Performers for special projects, art in public places, placemaking, maker projects, etc. that are determined to be beneficial to local communities.  Grants will range from $100-$500
• Arts Organizations - Available for Placer County non profit organizations for community arts projects, performances, events, festivals, etc.  Grants will range from $500-$5,000.
• Arts Teacher Mini Grants –Designed specifically for Arts Teachers to allow them to purchase supplies for ongoing or specific arts projects for students.  Grants will range from $100-$500.
• Public Art/Special Arts Projects – Available for enduring works of art that will be publicly displayed in local communities.  Grants will range from $1,000-$5,000.

To apply for any of the grants above, please submit the preliminary form below.  If your proposal is accepted, you will receive confirmation to provide more information and instructions to complete the approval process.