For Applicants
2011-2012 GRANT Program:
This grant application processs for 2011-2012 is closed.
The applications for 2012-2013 will be updated early 2012.
Below are the 2011-2012 Applications if you would like to review requirements for the 2011-2012 cycle:
Operating Grant I & II - OPG 1&11
Professional Artist Fellowship - PAF
Community Project Grant - CPG
Micro-Grant Program:
The 2011-2012 Micro-Grant Program is open and we the deadline for applications is every 15th of the month.
Please turn all applications in by every 15th of the month to Molly Gardner at molly.gardner@artslb.org or mail applications to:
Arts Council for Long Beach
Attn: Molly Gardner
350 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Resources for Long Beach Grant Applicants:
Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership:
The Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership is a vital and growing resource for over 1,000 community-based organizations in the greater Long Beach area, offering information & referral, capacity development consulting services, networking opportunities, a prized Philanthropy and Research Library and a full schedule of year-round educational seminars and workshops for nonprofit professionals
Catalyst Network of Communities:
Catalyst can act as a fiscal agent for individuals or groups who do not have non-profit status. They are a fantastic resource for artists and arts nonprofits.
Reside and Associates (Karen Reside):
Calendar
Karen Reside offers a variety of resources available to artists so our arts community can have access to more financial resources to grow our capacity. She offers workshops for artists on how to find grant money and specialized sessions on particular applications.
Tracy Yassini's Workshops:
Workshops
To register for this class, please call 562.434.8877 or email tracy at tracyyassini@yahoo.com.
Tracy Yassini offers one on one consulting for small, grassroots nonprofits. She also has an ongoing series of workshops specifically geared towards the needs of small nonprofits. With over 16 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she brings a real life, no nonsense approach to all aspects of helping your organization go to the next level.
Center for Cultural Innovation Workshops:
Artist Workshops
These workshops will be offered at The Collaborative Gallery, 421 W Broadway, Long Beach 90802 hosted by the Arts Council for Long Beach. They are for artists who want to grow in their professional development. Sign up now!
Other Websites for Grants:
Center for Cultural Innovation
James Irvine Foundation
Durfee Foundation
California Community Foundation
Questions Asked during the Grant Workshops 4/28 & 5/3:
1. Can you apply to the Micro-Grant Program and the Annual Grant Cycle with the same project in mind?
a. Yes, but you will only get one grant for the same project. In no case will a Micro-Grant exceed $1,000 but the annual grant could.
2. Can the money for the Community Project Grant go towards mileage to and from spaces that are art related venues?
a. No, the funds cannot be used for traveling
3. For the panel reviews, can applicants supply short videos of performances or organizations past events?
a. Yes, that is strongly encouraged for dance, multi-disciplinary, media, theatre and traditional and folk art. Videos can be up to 5 minutes long. (specific info in the applications)
4. If an organization has received funding from the city, can you still apply?
a. Yes, as long as the funding from the city is not directly funding the art portion of your organization.
5. Regarding the Professional Artist Grant, do the artists have to receive payment for their work to apply?
a. No. If an artist is an installation or new genre artist and hasn't directly received payment because their work cannot necessarily be purchased, they can still apply.
6. Do the Board of Directors have to be local?
a. They don't all have to live in Long Beach, they can be from the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Change to 2011-2012 Grant Cycle:
Micro-Grant/Professional Development Grant has replaced the Neighborhood Grant
Project Micro-Grants and Professional Development Grants are awarded year-round on a monthly basis, or until funds are depleted in the category for the fiscal year.
Project Micro-Grants support Long Beach arts events, festivals, arts education programs and hands-on demonstrations that are open to the public. For complete information or to apply, please download the application below.
Professional Development Grants help individual artists and arts organization representatives enhance their professional skills in training seminars, workshops or classes. For complete information or to apply, please download the application below.
Download Application for Micro-Grants and Professional Development Grants
Grant Programs at the Arts Council for Long Beach are supported by the City of Long Beach.