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

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