Funding Opportunities Available for Nonprofits in LA County

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE IS...

The mission of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is to advance arts, culture, and creativity throughout LA County. We fulfill our mission by providing services and support in areas including grants and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations; professional development opportunities; commissioning civic artworks and managing the County’s civic art collection; implementing countywide arts education initiatives; research and evaluation; career pathways in the creative economy; free community programs; and cross sector creative strategies that address civic issues. This work is framed by the County’s Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative and a longstanding commitment to fostering access to the arts.

September 05, 2018

Announcements

Funding

Grants

Professional Development

Funding Opportunities Available for Nonprofit Organizations in LA County

Potential Applicants Encouraged to Attend a Free Technical Support Workshop

What is it?

Applications are open for two separate grant opportunities, made possible by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Organizational Grant Program (OGP), and the Arts Internship Program support organizations providing cultural services to LA County residents, communities and neighborhoods. Guidelines and requirements for each grant program can be found below. For general information about all funding opportunities visit LACountyArts.org/Funding

OGP—For Arts Organizations: A two-year grant program providing Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations support to address priority needs and ensures cultural services for the diverse communities that comprise LA County.
Arts Internship Program—For Arts Organizations and Municipalities: Provides Los Angeles County performing, presenting, literary and municipal arts organizations grants to hire undergraduate college students during the summer of 2019.

Guidelines/Deadlines:

Guidelines and deadlines vary. See details below

OGP: The application opens on Wednesday, September 5 and deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Guidelines and application are available at LACountyArts.org/ApplytoOGP
Arts Internship Program: The application opens on Wednesday, September 5 and deadline is Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Guidelines and application are available at LACountyArts.org/ApplytoAIP

Workshops:

Potential applicants are encouraged to attend a free technical support workshop taking place throughout the County between August and October for new and returning applicants*. These workshops include information about the program, recently updated guidelines, eligibility requirements and tips on submitting strong proposals.

For detailed information and to register for an OGP or Arts Internship workshop, visit:

OGP: LACountyAarts.org/OGPWorkshops
Arts Internship: LACountyArts.org/ApplytoAIP

OGP ONLY: New applicants and applicants that did not receive funding the last time they applied are required to attend a workshop.

Want More Info?

For more information about:

OGP: Grants@arts.lacounty.gov
Arts Internship Program: Internship@arts.lacounty.gov