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Grants for the Arts

We provide general operating support for arts and culture organizations, and fund re-granting to individual artists and groups.

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Welcome to Grants for the Arts!

The FY25 & FY26 GOS Grant Application has closed!

Award decisions will be announced by end of September 2024.

Review FY25 & FY26 GOS Timeline

For FY24 grantees - Submit your intake form

If you received a grant award letter, meet your requirements and submit an intake form to become eligible to use your funding.

For FY24 grantees - Use your grant award funding

Once you have completed your funding requirements, you can start using your funds. Learn how to submit reimbursement requests.

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Donate to the Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund

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

For grantees

Meet funding requirements for GFTA grantees

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

Use your GFTA award funding

The following information only applies to current grantees.

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

May 17, 2024

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

December 15, 2023

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FY24 GFTA Awards List

List of awards made for FY24

Media kit for GFTA

Downloadable assets for Grants for the Arts

Grantee Resource-Sharing Tool

Explore and share resources amongst GFTA grantee community.

Sample Grant Agreement (as of April 2024)

Review a sample grant agreement. This is solely provided as a sample and is subject to change by the City.

RFP FY25 & FY26 Appeals process

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

FY25 & FY26 GOS Timeline

Review GFTA's FY25 & FY26 GOS Timeline

Downtown ENRG Grant

Apply for up to $50,000 for new arts, culture, and entertainment activities in downtown neighborhoods.

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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.

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