Through the Cultural Funding Grant Program, $90,000 in funding is awarded annually to support Ventura-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. These funds are unrestricted and may be used for organizational support, programming, and services.
The Cultural Funding Grant Program, first developed in 1993, supports the following cultural goals as stated in the 2005 Ventura General Plan:
To support Ventura’s cultural infrastructure of arts organizations and artists
To ensure comprehensive access to and involvement in cultural opportunities by all segments of the community
To support economic development and increase tourism
To enhance lifelong learning opportunities in the arts for all ages
Grant Timeline
Monday, January 24, 2022 before 9 am (PST): Deadline to request a secure link to the grant portal for uploading your application and digital supplemental materials.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 before 5 pm (PST): Deadline to submit your application and all supplemental materials, either by mail, in-person, or using your requested secure link.
Thursday, February 24, 2022: Grant panel convenes via WebEx.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022: Arts & Culture Commission reviews panel recommendations.
April 2022: Award notifications sent via email.
How to Submit Your Grant Application
There are 3 easy ways to submit your grant application:
MAIL packet to: City of Ventura - Parks & Recreation Dept. Attn: Cultural Funding Grant Program 501 Poli Street, Room 226 Ventura, CA 93001
DELIVER packet in-person during the dates and times noted below to: Ventura City Hall Attn: Kathryn Dippong-Lawson 501 Poli Street, Room 226 Ventura, CA 93001