Grants for Artists and Arts Organizations
The Arts Council for Long Beach, as the premier arts partner with the City of Long Beach, is proud to offer four grant categories that support the vibrant and dynamic arts community in our city.
Grant funds are available because of direct city allocations, the Percent for Arts policy, and generous donations. Please review the grant descriptions below to find the grant category that best fits your organization.
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Professional Artist Fellowship The Professional Artist Fellowship honors Long Beach's living artists with awards recognizing their most recent work. Eligible Learn More
Community Project Grants
The Community Project Grant program supports the exemplary artistic, cultural and arts educational projects and programs of arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach. Learn More
Grant Assistance
The Arts Council provides grant application assistance and resources for applicants and grantees. Learn More
Measure B Organizations
On March 3, 2020, voters approved Measure B (TOT), which increased the General Fund portion of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) by 1 percent, effective July 1, 2020, paid by hotel/motel guests. The City Council passed a resolution during its February 18, 2020 meeting to declare their intent to spend revenues generated by Measure B on the City's arts organizations and the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. This measure provides a vital funding source for student arts education programs, community arts, music, cultural programs and organizations, and local museums and theaters. Learn More
Microgrants
Microgrants are awarded quarterly throughout the year for local projects that are free, open to the public and benefit Long Beach residents. Learn More
Organization Grants
Operating Grants I & II provide unrestricted, operating support to Long Beach-based arts and cultural organizations whose primary mission is to collect, preserve, present and/or commission exemplary works of art. Learn More
Relief Grants
Relief GrantsThe Arts Council for Long Beach offers funding for artist relief. In partnership with local, State and Federal relief Learn More