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The Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Relief grant program intends to provide relief funding to arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant supports the well-being of California’s cultural vitality by helping sustain a robust and diverse arts workforce and infrastructure. Funds may be used to support any eligible expenses associated with the general operations of an arts or cultural organization, including but not limited to rent, utilities, and staff salaries. Applying for this grant does not restrict an organization from applying for other CAC grants. General Operating grants are intended to support the applicant organization in carrying out its mission. Funding is not intended to support a specific project.

Eligible Request Amounts: Applicant organizations can request up to $30,000

Application Deadline: Feb. 17, 2021

Organizations with budgets including total operating revenues of less than or equal to $250,000 seeking technical assistance should contact Hilary Amnah  (she/her/hers/they/them/theirs) at hilary.amnah@arts.ca.gov and (916) 322-6502.

Organizations with budgets including total operating revenues of more than $250,000 seeking technical assistance should contact Jason Jong at jason.jong@arts.ca.gov and (916) 322-6338.