Community Events & Festivals Grants Santa Barbara County Arts Commission

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Santa Barbara based non-profit organizations that produce and/or manage events, festivals, or innovative programming series are encouraged to apply for the Community Events & Festivals grant Program. The program supports quality community events that enhance the cultural life of Santa Barbara and attracts tourism to the City. The Community Events & Festivals Committee assists in the developing, reviewing and recommending grant proposals to the City Council to support events for residents and visitors.

2013 Grant Deadline ..Grant Deadline is Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. No late applications accepted.

2013 E&F Application

2013 Technical Assistance Workshops
Due to the new on-line application, attendance at a technical assistance workshop is mandatory for first-time applicants, and is highly recommended for returning applicants.

Tu, May 7, 2013 Granada Garage 2nd Flr Meeting Room, 1221 Anacapa St., 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Th, May 9, 2013 Cultural Arts Center, 1330 State Street, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mon, May 13, 2013 Granada Garage 2nd Flr Meeting Room, 1221 Anacapa St., Noon - 1 p.m.

Community Events and Festivals Committee Members
Rebekah Altman
Laura Inks
Laura McGiver
Roger Perry
Kate Schwab

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS PROJECTS
Arts & Lectures - ArtAbounds
Endowment for Youth - Black History Month
Lobero Foundation, The Lobero Presents Series
New Noise Music Festival
Opera Santa Barbara
Rumble Art
Santa Barbara Cinco de Mayo Festival
Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Epicure Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Revels
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Founder's Day
SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Theatre

APPLICATION

2013 E&F Application

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GRANTS AT A GLANCE

County Grant: (offered twice each calendar year)

Community Arts Enrichment Grants (CAE)
Mini-grants of up to $5,000 to artists and arts organizations serving Santa Barbara County. CAE grants are intended to support artists and arts and cultural organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in Santa Barbara County communities.

City of Santa Barbara Grants: (Offered once per calendar year)

Community Arts Grants (CA)
Grants range from $500 to $6,000 and are directed at support for short-term projects with a community connection. Often these grants focus on children and families and have significant artist involvement. Grant recommendations are made by the City Arts Advisory Committee.

Community Events & Festivals Grants (EF)
Grant recommendations are made by the seven member City Council appointed Community Events and Festivals Committee. The Committee reviews requests for support and makes recommendation for amounts between $1,000 and $40,000.

Organizational Development Grants (OD)
Grants are made to city-based non profit arts organizations to assist in organizational development and stability. Grants range in amount from $1,000 to $18,000. Grants are recommended to the City Council by the City Arts Advisory Committee.