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Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant is a grant from the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture that funds artists and arts and culture organizations in Santa Barbara County to support projects that bring meaningful arts engagement to local communities. The program prioritizes work that reflects local culture, builds community capacity, and extends arts access across the county.
Individual artists and organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 are eligible to apply; all applicants must attend a mandatory online grant workshop before submitting an application. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. The 2026-27 AMI Grant application was open through April 20, 2026, covering the upcoming program year.
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The Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant program is a partnership between the County Arts Commission and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation; it is intended to support artists and arts and culture organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
For the 2026-27 AMI grant cycle, organizations must have an annual budget under $500,000 to be eligible to apply. Grant Requests Range: $1,000- $5,000. Funded grant applications receive 100% of their grant request.
Mandatory Grant Workshops ALL applicants are required to attend an online workshop to be eligible to apply. Grant workshops are free but require advance registration. February 11, 2026 12-1:30pm March 10, 2026 3:30-5:00 pm LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AMI grants support new or innovative projects and joint/collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, additional funding, and community support.
INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMI projects may be used to increase community engagement and provide greater and more diverse participation in the arts, and integrate the arts into learning environments for youth. The 2025 grant cycle will support organizations with annual budgets less than $500,000.
ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Grant proposals that build beneficial partnerships and collaborations to help eliminate current barriers to cultural activities— such as access to transportation, materials, artists, music, and art instruction to rural youth and under-served communities— are encouraged.
Hannah Rubalcava, Grants & Contracts Manager Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 805. 569. 3990 artsinfo2@co.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists and arts/culture organizations in Santa Barbara County. Organizations must have annual budgets under $500,000. All applicants must attend a mandatory online grant workshop. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 20, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant is funded by Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists one required document: AMI Budget Builder Worksheet. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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