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Events

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. The 2009 Grant Cycle is closed. The 2010 Grants are available now.

Community Events and Festivals Committee Members
Rebekah Altman
David Boire
Katrina Carl
Wayne Hewitt
Jason McCarthy
Roger Perry
Willie Shaw

2010 Grant Deadline - June 18, 2010

2010 Application Workshops
Workshops will be mandatory for first time applicants.
Technical Assistance Workshops will be held on May 6, 2010 from 4-5 pm and on May 17, 2010 from noon - 1:00 pm at the Granada Garage Second Floor Meeting Room.


PREVIOUSLY FUNDED COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS PROJECTS
ArtAbounds
Lobero Foundation, The Lobero Presents Series
Off Axis, Contemporary Arts Month
Opera Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Book & Author Festival
Santa Barbara Cinco de Mayo Festival
Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Holiday Parade
Santa Barbara Latino CineMedia Film Festival, Cinemedia Festival
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Sea Festival
Santa Barbara Performing Arts League, Performing Arts Guide
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Founder's Day
Santa Barbara Visual Arts, Performing Arts Guide

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GRANTS AT A GLANCE

Community Arts Grants (CA)
Grants range from $500 to $6,000 and are directed at support for short-term projects with a community connectiop. 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.

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