COUNTY GRANTS
new: covid-19 nonprofit arts and culture relief grant
In recognition of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s essential contribution to Santa Barbara County’s economy and community identity, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, Santa Barbara Foundation, and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation are partnering to announce a new COVID-19 Relief Grant Program for arts and culture nonprofits.
Over $75,000 will be disbursed in two cycles to support county arts and culture nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
Submissions are due by May 24, 2020. Read the full guidelines here. Download a reference application here.
staff contact
Hannah Rubalcava, Grants & Contracts Manager
hannah@sbac.ca.gov
805-568-3990
2019-20 Arts making impact (AMI) grant: Application closed
(awards issued Feb. 2020)
AMI grant links
AMI Reference Application
Grants Portal Documentation
AMI Grant Credit Logos
2019-20 ami TIMELINE
AMI Grant Application Available
July 12, 2019
AMI Grant Workshops
Aug. 6, 2019 Santa Maria
Aug. 7, 2019 Buellton
Aug. 8, 2019 Santa Barbara
AMI Grant Application Due
Oct. 1, 2019
AMI Grant Awards Announced
Feb. 2020
Funded Program Activity Period
Feb.1- Dec. 31, 2020
The Arts Making Impact (AMI) formerly Community Arts Enrichment 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. A total of $50,000 is available each cycle. Grant Requests Range: $1,000 to $5,000
First-time applicants are required to attend a workshop to apply. Grant workshops are free, but require advance registration.
AMI program 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 children and young adults.
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.
2019 disaster relief grant program: Application closed
Disaster Relief Grant Awards were announced in June 2019
