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Find similar grantsArts Loan Fund is sponsored by Northern California Grantmakers (through the California Association of Museums). This emergency loan fund supports arts and culture nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations in the eleven San Francisco Bay Area counties.
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Accepting Applications for Loans The Arts Loan Fund (ALF), managed by Northern California Grantmakers, has loaned over $23 million in the past thirty years as a way to boost the sustainability and growth of non-profit art and cultural organizations. While businesses and larger non-profits are able to rely on commercial banking for cash-flow needs, small to mid-sized arts organizations have a harder time accessing capital.
The Arts Loan Fund was created by funders to meet this need and alleviate short term cash-flow crunches. Loans can be a practical financial tool that when used properly, signal proactive financial planning. Funders recognize this and know that cash-flow often lags while incoming grants are pending and that performances often require upfront capital to produce.
To learn more about the criteria to apply, visit our eligibility page . Have questions about where to start? Contact Margaret Southerland at margaret at padmaconsulting.
com or 415-567-5494 . Determine eligibility and identify loan product. Steering Committee votes on application.
You are contacted by NCG staff within 48 hours with a decision. If the loan is approved, sign the promissory note and receive the funds. Learn more about which loan product you qualify for here .
Bridge payment of funds from school districts, government or foundations grants. Upfront capital for a fundraising event. Upfront costs to producing a performance, including paying artists and paying facility costs.
Aid in renovating a facility. Quick Facts about the Arts Loan Fund Maximum loan amount is $100,000, however, the approved loan amount is determined by an organization’s capacity to take on debt. Repayment rate remains over 95%, due, in part, to the understanding that pay-back enables the fund to continue supporting the arts community.
Interest rates are either 3% or 3. 5% depending on whether it is an unsecured or secured loan. The Debt Swap Loan is offered at 5%.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Arts and culture nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations in the eleven San Francisco Bay Area counties, with preference for small and mid-sized organizations (budgets under $2 million). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Arts Loan Fund is funded by Northern California Grantmakers (through the California Association of Museums). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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