Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program

The Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program, managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission, aims to support nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving the community. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 are available for various artistic endeavors, including visual arts, dance, and theater. This initiative fosters creativity and cultural expression, reinforcing the belief that arts are vital to community success. The program is funded through county contributions and community donations.

The Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission administers the ARTSFUND Grant Program to support Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving Alameda County community members. Grants will be awarded to qualifying organizations providing arts and cultural programs in the areas of visual art, dance, theater, music, literature, poetry, cultural events and traditions, and other related forms. The goals of the ARTSFUND Grant Program are to support the development of Alameda County as a center for all artistic and cultural forms and creative expression; and support arts and cultural organizations of all sizes and types that provide programs to community members throughout Alameda County. Programs may be presented through various forms such as in-person, online and virtual.
The Alameda County Arts Commission is a division of the County of the Alameda. All of the Arts Commission’s programs are based on the belief that arts, culture and creativity are essential to every successful and thriving community. ARTSFUND is supported by three funding sources which include the County of Alameda; community member contributions to the ARTSFUND Program donated along with County property tax payments; and contributions by community members and County employees through the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County.
The ARTSFUND Grant Program supports Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving Alameda County community members. Grants will be awarded to qualifying organizations providing arts and cultural programs in the areas of visual art, dance, theater, music, literature, poetry, cultural events and traditions, and other related forms.
The ARTSFUND provides grant awards for general operating support to Alameda County based arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to assist with the mission and ongoing programs of the grantee organization. The grant funds can be used to support programs, general administration, and operating expenses. The standard ARTSFUND grant award is $2,500