Independent venues are vital to ensuring opportunity for Sacramento-based musicians, authors, and artists. These businesses are critical to our local economy, as employers, tourism destinations, and revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. They also add vibrancy to our retail corridors and entertainment districts. The objective of this grant program is to preserve and nurture the cultural life of our community by supporting these independent cultural spaces, and it is consistent with the ARPA objectives of providing aid to impacted industries and supporting economic recovery.

As part of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) framework of support for Creative Businesses, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) is launching its 2024-25 Creative Venues Grant.

For round 2, grants of $10,000 and $20,000 will be made to for-profit, independent venues (e.g. music venues, art galleries, and bookstores) that regularly support, present, and/or cultivate Sacramento-based talent in selected Sacramento neighborhoods.

The main difference between rounds 1 and 2:

  • Now open to all for-profit organizations within the city of Sacramento
  • Maximum amount possible is now $20,000

More information can be found in the guidelines and links below.

 

Creative Venues Recovery Grant application NOW CLOSED:

$10,000: Available to independent bookstores and art galleries within the city of Sacramento 

$20,000: ONLY available to live music, performance, and comedy venues within the city of Sacramento  

 

Questions and Accommodations

ALL questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to artgrants@cityofsacramento.org. All questions must be submitted no later than October 17 at 4 pm.

Answers to all questions submitted by the deadline will be posted below in the Frequently Asked Questions on October 22nd. 

If applicants require in-language assistance, please also submit requests in writing to artgrants@cityofsacramento.org. The City will make reasonable accommodations to provide in-language assistance as practicable.

Information session video is located below.

Creative Venues Grant Informational Session

Creative Venues Grant Application Review

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