Funding Amount

$2,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Fund Grant

Funder: Arts Council Napa Valley, supported by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 per grant; approximately $40,000 distributed annually

Focus Areas: Support creative works and programs that are publicly accessible within Napa County across diverse artistic genres and disciplines including:

  • Performing arts

  • Visual arts

  • Cultural performances

  • Writing and literary arts

  • Community engagement and public art projects

  • Mental health awareness through the arts
  • Eligibility:

  • Individual artists

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Non-501(c)(3) groups/troupes of individuals (with designated Group Leader who is financially responsible)

  • Small nonprofits
  • Applicant Types:

  • Individual artists working in any arts discipline

  • Dance troupes

  • Theater companies

  • Artist cohorts

  • Nonprofit arts organizations
  • Program Goals:

  • Grow and deepen the general community's relationship to arts and culture

  • Create greater access and engagement

  • Support culturally relevant opportunities for locals
  • Funding Cycles: Winter and Summer rounds (semi-annual)

    Contact:

  • Email: info@artscouncilnv.org

  • Phone: (707) 257-2117

  • Address: 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 6, Napa, CA 94558
  • Additional Notes:

  • Grant guidelines and applications available in Spanish upon request

  • Applications accepted in Spanish

  • Information sessions held prior to each deadline

  • Since inception, ACNV has provided over $100,000 to artists and small nonprofits
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Materials Required:
    1. Complete application form (varies by applicant type)
    2. Grant guidelines review (required)
    3. Responses to application questions

    Application Types:

  • Individual Artist Application

  • Non-501(c)(3) Group of Individuals Application

  • Organization Application
  • Submission Format:

  • Online application forms

  • PDF questions available for review

  • Spanish language applications accepted
  • Application Support:

  • Information sessions held in Napa and other locations (Calistoga, St. Helena as applicable)

  • Grant guidelines provided before application deadline

  • Contact person available for questions about which application to choose
  • Key Requirements:

  • Non-501(c)(3) groups must designate a Group Leader who will be financially responsible for the grant

  • Programs should be publicly accessible within Napa County

  • Clear description of creative work and programs
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artscommunity-services

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