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Cultural Grants Program is sponsored by City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). DCA's Cultural Grants Program invests in free and low-cost, public cultural activities and presentations taking place in the City of Los Angeles. Projects may be proposed by nonprofit arts organizations for artistic projects in various art forms.
For 2027-28, DCA invites new Artistic Project proposals within the disciplines of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Transdisciplinary Arts. Limited funding is also available for 'off-cycle' artistic projects in Culture/History, Design-Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Traditional-Folk Arts.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and cultural institutions in Los Angeles are eligible. Projects should be designed to fit within a one-year timeline (no longer than 6 months) and align with DCA's reimbursement-based funding model. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of experience in producing and presenting similar projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cultural Grants Program is funded by City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). 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.
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