General Operating Support grants support the growth and stability of Berkeley’s arts community through funding the operational expenses of nonprofit arts organizations.
Donor Name: City of Berkeley
State: California
City: Berkeley
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
This funding is intended to empower and promote equitable representation of organizations that have been historically and systemically marginalized.
This grant program operates and is open on a two (2) year cycle. If awarded, grantees receive their award amount for Fiscal Year 2024, and will receive the same award amount for Fiscal Year 2025. A two-year cycle is used to reduce the amount of administrative time and effort required to apply for City funding.
Funding Information
All applicants may request up to $10,000 for organizational operating expenses for each year of the Grant Activity Period.
Funding Use
Although a two-year organizational budget form is required, a project budget outlining how the grant funds would be used is not required for this application. Examples of eligible expenses for this funding include, but are not limited to:
- Artist and contractor stipends
- Equipment rentals
- Professional development and training
- Program supplies and materials
- Staff salaries
- Rent and utilities
- Venue and permit fees
Who is encouraged to apply
Although not considered in review process, organizations representing systemically marginalized identities, including but not limited to: Arab, MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian); Asian; Black, African American; California Native American, Indigenous, Tribal; Disabled; Elders, Seniors; Latinx, Chicanx; LGBTQIA2S+; Low Income; Neuro-Divergent; Pacific Islander; People of Color; Trans and/or Non-Binary People; Immigrants (Documented and/or Undocumented), Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants; Unhoused; Unsheltered; Veterans; or Youth 18 years of age or older are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicant is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
- Organizational entities that are nonprofit in nature (for example, artist collectives and guilds) but do not have a 501(c)(3) tax exemption may use a Fiscal Sponsor to apply. Eligible Fiscal Sponsors must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
- Applicant’s official business address is located in the City of Berkeley
- Applicant is an arts organization as defined by grant guidelines
For more information, visit General Operating Support Grants.