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Visit funder's website →Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program is sponsored by Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. Supports artists and arts and culture organizations through projects and activities that enrich communities throughout Santa Barbara County, expanding access to arts and cultural opportunities for underserved communities and encouraging equitable access to arts education, creati…
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County of Santa Barbara Arts & Culture Grants - Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture County of Santa Barbara Arts & Culture Grants Arts Making Impact Grants AMI Grant Information & Materials Past AMI Grant Recipients Past Special Grant Initiatives The County of Santa Barbara offers grants that invest in our creative community and help expand access to the arts across the region.
Our annual Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant is a cornerstone of this support, with additional opportunities offered when funding is available. Current County Grant Opportunities County grant applications are currently closed. The Santa Barbara County Arts & Culture grant programs and partnership opportunities vary throughout the year.
When opportunities are available, this section will include application timelines, eligibility information, workshops, resources, and application links. Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program Santa Barbara County’s primary grant program supporting arts and cultural projects that expand access to the arts and strengthen communities throughout the county.
The AMI grant program is currently closed and generally opens after the new year; please check back for program updates.
Photo courtesy of Grace Fisher Foundation AMI Grant Goals and Overview Expands access to arts and cultural opportunities for underserved communities Encourages equitable access to arts education, creative experiences, and community participation Annual countywide grant program Supports nonprofit organizations and community-based arts projects Grant requests between $500–$5,000 Funded through the County Arts Commission and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation The Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program is a partnership between the County Arts Commission and the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, supporting artists and arts and culture organizations through projects and activities that enrich communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
AMI Grant Information & Materials 2026-27 AMI Grant Resources These resources are for the 2026–27 AMI Grant Cycle. (Applications due in April of 2026 and a grant activity period of July 2026- June 2027.)
2026-27 AMI Grant Timeline 2026-27 AMI Grant Timeline February 11, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm March 11, 2026 3:30-5:00 pm July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 *Please note: Grant activities and expenses may only be incurred during the grant activity period, and after the contract is fully executed. All activities must be completed and final reports and payment requests submitted no later than the end date of that period.
Guidelines, Reference Documents, and Templates Guidelines, Reference Documents, and Templates The reference application and final report are provided for reference and to help you draft your responses. All final applications and reports must be submitted through the grant portal.
2026-27 AMI Grant Guidelines 2026-27 AMI Reference Application 2026-27 Reference Final Reports Logo and Credit Guidelines Logo and Credit Guidelines Grantees are required to acknowledge the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation as a funding sponsor in all materials related to their funded project. This recognition demonstrates the County’s investment in arts and culture.
Where to Include Credit (as applicable): Newsletters and email communications Event signage and printed programs You can download the Santa Barbara Bowl, the official County seal, and the Office of Arts and Culture’s logos by clicking here.
As space allows, please include the following credit line in your materials: “Funding support was provided by the Arts Making Impact Grant Program, a partnership between the Santa Barbara Bowl and the County Arts Commission. ” 2025-2026 AMI Grant Resources These resources are for the 2025–26 AMI Grant Cycle. (Applications due in April of 2025 and a grant activity period of July 2025- June 2026.)
2025-26 AMI Grant Timeline 2025-26 AMI Grant Timeline March 26, 2025 4:00-5:30 pm April 10, 2025 12:00-1:30 pm July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 *Please note: Grant activities and expenses may only be incurred during the grant activity period, and after the contract is fully executed. All activities must be completed and final reports and payment requests submitted no later than the end date of that period.
Guidelines, Reference Documents, and Templates Guidelines, Reference Documents, and Templates The reference application and final report are provided for reference and to help you draft your responses. All final applications and reports must be submitted through the grant portal.
2026-27 AMI Grant Guidelines 2026-27 AMI Reference Application 2026-27 Reference Final Reports Logo and Credit Guidelines Logo and Credit Guidelines Grantees are required to acknowledge the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation as a funding sponsor in all materials related to their funded project. This recognition demonstrates the County’s investment in arts and culture.
Where to Include Credit (as applicable): Newsletters and email communications Event signage and printed programs You can download the Santa Barbara Bowl, the official County seal, and the Office of Arts and Culture’s logos by clicking here .
As space allows, please include the following credit line in your materials: “Funding support was provided by the Arts Making Impact Grant Program, a partnership between the Santa Barbara Bowl and the County Arts Commission. ” Past AMI Grant Recipients The Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant has a long history of supporting projects that strengthen our creative community and expand access to the arts across Santa Barbara County.
Below is a listing of recent recipients from past grant cycles. 2026-27 Arts Making Impact Grant Recipients ArtLabbé Santa Barbara, Boxtales Theatre Company, Goleta Education Foundation, Grace Fisher Foundation, Lompoc L. O.
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L. E, Lompoc Theatre Project, Masq(p)arade! , Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, Santa Barbara Dance Institute, Selah Dance Collective, Viva Brazil and Youth Arts Alive.
2025-26 Arts Making Impact Grant Recipients Alcazar Theatre, Boxtales Theatre Company, Carpinteria Skate Foundation, the Grace Fisher Foundation, the Lompoc Theatre Project, Move with Purpose, Pianos on State Masq(p)arade! , Santa Barbara Black Culture House, Santa Barbara Dance Institute, Santa Maria Philharmonic Society, Youth Arts Alive, and Solvang Danish Days Foundation.
2024-25 Arts Making Impact Grant Recipients Be Momentum, Boxtales Theatre Company, Goleta Education Foundation, Grace Fisher Foundation, Lompoc Theatre Project, Orcutt Area Seniors in Service, Santa Barbara Black Culture House, Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network, Santa Maria Philharmonic Society, Viva Brazil, Youth Arts Alive Past Special Grant Opportunities Explore previous regional and statewide grant initiatives supported by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture.
Central Coast Creative Corps Central Coast Creative Corps was a California Arts Council initiative supporting artist-community partnerships across the Central Coast region. SBCOAC served as the regional administrator for Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. $4.
75 million distributed regionally $140,000 awarded to each partnership Including $100,000 dedicated directly to artist compensation Support for projects advancing public health, civic engagement, climate resilience, and social connection Visit the Central Coast Creative Corps Website Photo credit Freedom 4 Youth 2023-24 Individual Artist Fellowship The California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) program supported artists and cultural practitioners through unrestricted grant awards recognizing artistic excellence, creative practice, and continued contribution to California’s cultural landscape.
The program welcomed artists from all disciplines and aimed to support diverse communities and geographies across the state.
Statewide California Arts Council fellowship initiative Regional partnership serving 17 Central California counties Local application support provided by SBCOAC Fellowship awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $50,000 The Central California Region program was administered by SVCREATES in partnership with regional county arts agencies.
SBCOAC served as Lead Agency for Micro-Region 1, supporting artists in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Kern Counties. View All 2023-24 Central CA Artist Fellows Photo: Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, 2023–24 Legacy Fellow, Santa Barbara County
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget under $500,000, or artists working under the auspices of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program is funded by Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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