Professional development grants for individual artists in Santa Cruz County, awarded on a rolling monthly deadline by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Funds can cover conference attendance, workshop fees, training courses, mentorship programs, residency application fees, and other activities that advance an artist's career. A quick-turnaround micro-grant designed to remove financial barriers to growth opportunities.

Arts & Culture Grantmaking

SVCF · Due 2026-04-15

$50,000

Artist Fellowship Grant

SJ Cultural · Due 2026-05-15

$5,000

Arts & Culture Fund

EBCF · Due 2026-05-30

$25,000

Creative Work Fund Partnership Grant

Walter & Elise Haas Fund · Due 2026-06-01

$30,000

Lucas Artists Residency Program

Montalvo · Due 2026-06-01