Deadline: 1-Sep-21
The Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant program is a partnership between the County Arts Commission and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation; it is intended to support artists and arts and culture organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
Goals
- Leverage Community Resources: AMI projects may support new or innovative projects and joint/collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, additional funding, and community support.
- Increase Community Engagement: AMI projects may be used to increase community engagement and provide greater and more diverse participation in the arts, and integrate the arts into learning environments for youth. The 2021-2022 grant cycle will support small organizations with annual budgets less than $250,000.
- Eliminate Barriers To Cultural Activities: Grant proposals that build beneficial partnerships and collaborations to help eliminate current barriers to cultural activities— such as access to transportation, materials, artists, music, and art instruction to rural youth and under-served communities— are encouraged.
Funding Information
- For the 2021-2022 AMI grant cycle, organizations must have an annual budget under $250,000 to be eligible to apply.
- Grant Requests Range: $1,000 to $5,000. Funded grant applications will receive 100% of their request.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for AMI funding, the applicant must:
- Have an annual budget less than $250,000. (This requirement has been updated for the 2021-2022 grant cycle and may change for future grant cycles.)
- Attend a technical assistance workshop. Workshops are mandatory for first time applicants on the Community Grant platform. Workshops are highly recommended for returning applicants.
- Submit the application via the Community Grants Portal on or before the deadline.
- Be a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status [501(c)(3)]; [OR] individual artist; [OR] district.
For more information, visit https://www.sbac.ca.gov/county-grants
