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Individual Artists Fellowship Program (CAC IAF) - Central California Region is sponsored by California Arts Council (Administered by SVCREATES, Kern Dance Alliance for specific regions). This program supports individual artists across all disciplines and traditions, including composers and songwriters, who reside in specific Central California counties.
It provides unrestricted funding to uplift individual artistic practice at key career stages.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists 18 years or older with at least a two-year history of artistic practice in California, residing in one of the 17 eligible Central California counties (Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Ventura). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 (Emerging), $10,000 (Established), $50,000 (Legacy). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Individual Artists Fellowship Program (CAC IAF) - Central California Region is funded by California Arts Council (Administered by SVCREATES, Kern Dance Alliance for specific regions). 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.
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