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San José Creative Economy Fund is sponsored by City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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:: CCI :: San José Creative Economy Fund :: Unfettering Artists' Productivity and Impact KEEP UPDATED ON CCI HAPPENINGS! Funding > San José Creative Economy Fund Learn about the 2025 San José Creative Economy Fund Grantees!
Investing in the success of small arts, cultural, and creative businesses in San José The Creative Economy Fund (fka Creative Industries Incentive Fund) awards project grants to arts, cultural, and creative-based commercial businesses that are located in the City of San José and involved in the production or distribution of the arts, including manufacturers, service providers, presenters, and designers, among others.
Funding supports projects and activities aimed at building successful arts, cultural, and creative-based small businesses in San José. For the 2026 grantmaking round, a total of $65,000 was available. Grants of up to $8,000 were awarded through a competitive grant application process.
Competitive applicants contributed to the city’s cultural vibrancy, demonstrate readiness for project implementation, grow and achieve greater financial resilience, and demonstrate economic impact (e.g., attracting visitors, generating sales tax, creating jobs) in the City of San José. Competitive applicants also reflected the City’s diverse cultural communities and creative-based commercial landscape.
The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a nonprofit intermediary focused on the economic security of individuals in the arts, is partnering with OEDCA to administer the Creative Economy Fund.
To be eligible for Creative Economy Fund consideration, businesses must meet the following criteria: Be a commercial enterprise, including small businesses (defined by the City of San José as businesses with 35 employees or less) and sole proprietorships (Note: businesses do not have to be brick and mortar; they can be online storefronts or nomadic enterprises); Primarily provides a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product; Be in good standing with the City of San José, evidenced through possession of an active San José business tax certificate (aka business license, business permit)* and fulfillment of OEDCA or any other City department’s funding requirements, if applicable; and Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationships) with the boards, staff, and directors of CCI or OEDCA.
*Applicants will be required to upload a copy of their active San José business tax certificate. To register your business or renew your business tax certificate, visit the City of San José’s website here . In addition, businesses can apply only once.
In other words, businesses cannot submit multiple applications for different projects. Similarly, individuals who own or operate multiple businesses may apply only once for only one business. We will not accept multiple applications from the same proprietor.
This is so we can support as many unique applicants as possible in a competitive application process. Past CIIF grantees, along with past and current Creative Economy Fund grantees, were eligible to apply if a final report has been submitted to and approved by CCI prior to the deadline of June 26, 2026. Please note that first-time applicants will be prioritized.
The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Individuals, organizations, or projects that will use a fiscal sponsor to receive grant funds if funding is approved; Businesses that are not arts, cultural, or creative-based; Projects that are already funded through another Office of Cultural Affairs grant program; Projects that have already taken place (funding can only be applied to expenses accrued during the grant period); and Incomplete Creative Economy Fund applications.
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So that everyone's time can be used efficiently, we ask that you review the grant guidelines, application preview, and Frequently Asked Questions in advance! June 26 at 11:59 a. m.
(morning) PT San José Arts Commission meeting (per approval of recommended grantees) September 29 by 5:00 p. m. PT October 2026 - October 2027 Application Preview Application Preview Frequently Asked Questions Sample Project Budget ( Project budgets are required; however, using the "Sample Project Budget" template is optional ) Apply by June 26, 2026, at 11:59 a.
m. PT CCI staff are here to help and listen. Please email us at grants@cciarts.
org (include Creative Economy Fund in the subject line) or call 415. 288. 0530 for assistance.
You may also schedule a time to speak here . For Deaf applicants and those with hearing loss, contact CCI using the California Relay Service —our staff are trained in making and receiving these calls. If you need technical assistance (e.g., password or upload issues), request support at: https://www.
submittable. com/help/submitter/ . Submittable’s business hours are 9 am – 5 pm MT.
They aim to respond within 24 business hours. The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation. CCI is now working remotely!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Commercial enterprises including small businesses (35 or fewer employees) and sole proprietorships based in San José that primarily provide a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,000 per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for San José Creative Economy Fund are due June 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
San José Creative Economy Fund is funded by City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). 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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