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

Congratulations to GFTA's FY25 grant recipients!

Review FY25 awards list

For FY25 awarded organizations

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

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Donate to the Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund

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

For grantees

Compliance Intake Process

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

Reimbursement Request Process

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

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

October 2, 2024

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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Events

December

GFTA FY25 Reimbursement Workshop (3 of 3)

Tuesday, December 10

See more events

Mga Makukuhang Tulong

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

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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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