County grantContra Costa County, CA
East Bay Fund for Artists
Offered by East Bay Community Foundation
Found automatically on ebcf.org/initiatives/east-bay-fund-for-artists. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits and individual artists in Alameda or Contra Costa County with a fiscal sponsor.
- How much
- $5,000 – $25,000Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000; funding covers up to 75% of total project budget. 100% of funds must go to lead artists' fees.
- By when
- Due Oct 26Opens September 30, 2026Proposal deadline is Friday, October 26, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. Late applications not accepted.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The East Bay Fund for Artists provides grants of $5,000–$25,000 to commission new works by Bay Area artists, with a focus on racial justice and social equity. Nonprofit organizations and individual artists (with a fiscal sponsor) located in Alameda or Contra Costa County can apply. The grant covers up to 75% of project costs and requires a public presentation in the East Bay.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Organizations must be located in Alameda or Contra Costa County, have a budget under $2,000,000, be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor, and not have been an awardee in the previous calendar year. Individual artists must live in Alameda or Contra Costa County and have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Commission must be for new works, 100% of funding to lead artists' fees, and require an East Bay presentation. Filmmakers must have budgets under $50,000 or show significant support.
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