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.