COUNTY GRANTS
2024 Grant Cycle (CURRENTLY CLOSED)
2024 Arts making impact (AMI)
2024 AMI grant links
AMI Grant Guidelines
AMI Reference Application
AMI Reference Final Evaluation
Grant Portal Documentation
AMI Grant Credit Logos
Final reports and payments for 2024 Grant Cycle are due no later than April 30, 2025
GRANT TIMELINE
Grant Workshops
January 31, 2024 12:00-1:15 pm
Click here to register for webinar
Application Deadline
February 16, 2024
Award Notifications
May 2024
Grant Funds Available
$50,000
The Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant program is a partnership between the County Arts Commission and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation; it is intended to support artists and arts and culture organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
For the most recent AMI grant cycle, organizations must have an annual budget under $500,000 to be eligible to apply.
Grant Requests Range: $1,000- $5,000. Funded grant applications will receive 100% of their request.
Grant Workshops
First-time applicants are required to attend a workshop to apply. Grant workshops are free, but require advance registration.
AMI program goals
LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
AMI grants support new or innovative projects and joint/collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, additional funding, and community support.
INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
AMI projects may be used to increase community engagement and provide greater and more diverse participation in the arts, and integrate the arts into learning environments for youth. The 2024 grant cycle will support organizations with annual budgets less than $500,000.
ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
