<p data-block-key="d1tah">We promote San Francisco's diverse and unique communities by supporting the arts through equitable grantmaking. We strive to be a stable, dependable resource for nonprofit arts and culture organizations who successfully meet funding criteria, and are committed to supporting the full spectrum of art and culture in San Francisco.</p>

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We provide general operating support for arts and culture organizations.

Join GFTA to receive support on the FY26 Reimbursement Request Form. This will be a hands-on workshop where you can bring your questions regarding GFTA's FY26 Reimbursement Request processes.

GFTA FY26 Reimbursement Workshop (2 of 5)

GFTA FY26 Reimbursement Workshop (1 of 5)

GFTA FY26 Reimbursement Workshop (3 of 5)

GFTA FY26 Reimbursement Workshop (4 of 5)

GFTA FY26 Reimbursement Workshop (5 of 5)

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New Funding Will Support More Than 260 Organizations, Bringing Performances, Festivals, Cultural Experiences to San Francisco; Support for Arts and Culture Organizations Continues to Drive San Francisco’s Economic Comeback

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today awarded more than $14 million in funding for local arts and culture ...

Mayor Lurie, Grants for the Arts Award More Than $14 Million in Funding to Support San Francisco's Arts and Culture Community, Drive Economic Recovery

The funding, awarded by Grants for the Arts, provides general operating support to sustain and uplift non-profit arts and cultural organizations across the City

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and the City Administrator’s Office today announced over $14 ...

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu Announce Over $14 Million in Funding for Arts Organizations in San Francisco

Jacobson, an arts leader and educator, will lead Grants for the Arts’ work to support nonprofit arts and culture organizations through general operating support grants.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA---Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu today announced arts leader and ...

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce Kristen Jacobson as Director of Grants for the Arts

Brown led Grants for the Arts to strengthen support for the diverse art and cultural communities of San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Today, Mayor London N. Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announced the transition of ...

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce the transition of Vallie Brown, Director of Grants for the Arts

Once your organization has received an award letter, you are now ready to meet the City's compliance requirements and use your grant funding.

For FY26 grantee organizations

Built in 2025 in collaboration with our community, this framework guides both immediate grantmaking strategies and long-term planning.

Learn about our refreshed commitment and framework for grantmaking.

Read Grants for the Arts' strategic framework

Read our new strategic framework

GFTA Strategic Framework

FY25 GFTA Awards List

Downloadable assets for Grants for the Arts

Media kit for GFTA

Explore and share resources amongst GFTA grantee community.

Grantee Resource-Sharing Tool

Review Grants for the Arts' FY25 & FY26 RFP appeals process.

RFP FY25 & FY26 Appeals process

Review the City Administrator Office's Social Media Comment Policy

CAO Social Media Comment Policy

Support San Francisco-based nonprofit arts organizations through a direct donation.

Donate to the Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund

Become a compliant supplier and submit an intake form to become eligible to use grant money from the City.

Compliance Intake Process

GFTA provides award funds on a reimbursement basis. We are no longer accepting reimbursement requests by email.

Reimbursement Request Process

For Grantees

Congratulations to GFTA's FY26 grant recipients!

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