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## Core Cultural Funding Portfolio The City’s core **Cultural Funding Portfolio** consists of three annual grants programs that are awarded through a competitive application process: * **take pART Grants**support publicly-accessible arts activities produced by San José organizations, or those partnered with a nonprofit fiscal receiver/sponsor.
* **Festival, Parade, and Celebration Grants** support San José community festivals, parades and celebrations by nonprofit organizations. * **Operating Grants**support professionally-managed San José arts organizations that operate year-round arts programs.
* View a list of FY 2025-2026 Cultural Grant Awards ## APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE 2026-2027 GRANT CYCLE ## PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOP RECORDINGS ## Grant Program office hours with staff on zoom ## Annual Grant Application Cycle Timeline (may be subject to change) ## How to apply for a grant: * Grant applications are only accepted through WebGrants, which can be accessed through theCity's Webgrants page.
* SETTING UP A USER ID AND PASSWORD - To get started, all new grant applicants must create a User ID and Password and identify the organization that they are registering on behalf of. NOTE: Registration is per individual, not per grant application, so individuals only need to register once to access all current and future grant opportunities available through the City.
* Arts and Culture Exchange Grants _(currently on hold)_ * San Jose Creative Economy Fund_(Formerly Creative Industry Incentive Fund)_ Applications are due July 17th 11:59 a. m. PT.
* Quick Grant for Professional Development- Up to $600. 00 due on the 15th of each month. * Creative Ambassador Program- Applications will open in August 2026.
* Theater Access Recovery Grants for small and mid-sized San Jose Art Organizations
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Professionally-managed San José arts/cultural organizations with ongoing, year-round arts programming. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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