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.

    Geographic Scope

  • Service Area: Rancho Cucamonga, California and surrounding regions
  • Eligible Organizations: Must serve Rancho Cucamonga residents or provide arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders

    Eligibility

  • 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

    Award Details

  • 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)

    Eligible Projects/Proposals

  • 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.)

    Previous Grant Recipients (2021/22)

  • 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)

    Contact

  • Website: rccaaf.org
  • Email: Available through website

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)

    Required Materials

  • 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

    Submission Requirements

  • Submit through online application portal
  • Proposals should clearly articulate alignment with eligible project categories
  • Demonstrate how the project will benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents

Note: Specific narrative questions should be reviewed on the official application portal at rccaaf.org

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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