William Male Foundation Grant

The William Male Foundation Grant supports individual artists in San Diego County, providing funding between $1,000 and $5,000 for artistic development, training, and project execution. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate artistic potential through recommendations and work samples. The foundation prioritizes artistic merit, financial need, and community impact. Applications are open year-round, with decisions made biannually on April 1 and October 1.

NOTE: Applications are accepted throughout the year, and grants are awarded twice a year. Grant decisions will be made on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
The William Male Foundation (“WMF”) awards a broad array of grants to assist individual artists in San Diego County. Applicants may be pursuing formal training in the arts at a college/university/academy or from a private instructor or coach. Formal training, however, is not required, and funds may also be used for travel, study, or other similar purposes to enhance a particular skill of the grantee or to produce a specific product.
Funding
The typical grant is between $1,000-$5,000. The maximum we award during one grant cycle is $5,000. Artists often apply for grant renewals, and we have continued to support artists with additional funding when we can.

Eligibility

Criteria: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of San Diego County, California. Applicants must demonstrate potential for success in their chosen field by submitting letters of recommendation from instructors, supervisors, or colleagues, and samples of their artistic work. The selection committee looks at a broad array of criteria, including artistic potential, work ethic, financial need, and potential benefits to the artistic community in San Diego.

Ineligibility

The following individuals are not eligible for WMF grants: officers, directors, employees, managers, grant selection committee members, substantial contributors to WMF or their family members.