Community Arts Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
June 3, 2026
56 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Arts Grant Program
Funder: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF)
Program Description: Grant program designed to assist community-based organizations, local schools, and individuals with providing arts programs, events, and activities to benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents. Program launched in 2021 with inaugural grants of $26,100 to six organizations. Now offered annually.
- Service Area: Rancho Cucamonga, California and surrounding regions
- Eligible Organizations: Must serve Rancho Cucamonga residents or provide arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders
Geographic Scope
- Organization Types: - Community-based, non-profit organizations (must have 501(c)(3) status) - Local public schools located within Rancho Cucamonga - Individual Artists or groups without 501(c)(3) designation must apply under a non-profit fiscal agent
Eligibility
- Maximum Amount: Up to $5,000 per grant
- Fiscal Year: July 1 – June 30
- Total Program: Varies annually (inaugural year: $26,100 awarded to 6 organizations)
Award Details
- One-time Arts Projects (murals, art installations, public art contests, exhibits, etc.)
- Start-up Support for new Arts Organizations, Clubs, Performance Groups
- New School-based Arts Programs expanding student experiences and providing community benefit/exposure
- Programs, events, or performances available to the public
- Purchase of equipment or supplies to expand/enhance arts programs and experiences
- Community accessible arts events (festivals, exhibits, performances, etc.)
Eligible Projects/Proposals
- Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, Inc. (Children's choir program - "I Love Chorus")
- Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation (Community Workshop Project)
- TaikoMix (Introduction to Japanese Drumming workshops)
- California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS Singers/Jazz Choir)
- Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (Website upgrade/redesign)
- Los Osos High School Theatre Department (Sound equipment upgrade)
- In Other People's Shoes Productions (seed grant - theatre company startup)
Previous Grant Recipients (2021/22)
- Website: rccaaf.org
- Email: Available through website
Contact
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Access the Application: Online application system on rccaaf.org
2. Application Period: April 29 - June 3 (2024/25 cycle)
3. Deadline: June 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM (typical deadline)
- Organization information (nonprofit status/school location)
- Project description and goals
- Budget and budget narrative
- Timeline for project completion
- Evidence of community benefit
- Organizational background and capacity
- For individuals/artist groups: fiscal agent information and fiscal agent approval
Required Materials
- Submit through online application portal
- Proposals should clearly articulate alignment with eligible project categories
- Demonstrate how the project will benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents
Submission Requirements
Note: Specific narrative questions should be reviewed on the official application portal at rccaaf.org
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