Welcome to Center for Cultural Innovation's online grants platform!
Before applying, please refer to each program's specific guidelines.
For general inquiries, email CCI at grants@cciarts.org.
If you need technical assistance (e.g. password or upload issues), submit a request for support to Submittable here. Submittable’s business hours are 9 am – 5 pm MT. They aim to respond within 24 business hours.
The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst grant program supports artists and arts workers who are on the frontlines of effecting greater inclusion, access, diversity, and equity in the arts and culture sector. Through bold actions, these individuals are tangibly helping underrepresented communities—including Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities—gain more influence and power in the arts and culture sector. We consider these bold actions to be “change-making” because they are visibly moving the needle for underrepresented communities to have more influence and power at an industry-wide level. CALI Catalyst makes available unrestricted awards of up to $7,500 to individuals and teams of individuals.
To view an Application Preview (.doc and .pdf versions), Grant Guidelines, and Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the CALI Catalyst webpage, here.
CALI Catalyst will offer two open application rounds in 2023. These include:
- Round #1 - Applications will be accepted from March 8 to May 3, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT (noon). Notifications will be sent on July 5 by 5 p.m.
- Round #2 - Applications will be accepted from June 1 to July 27, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT (noon). Notifications will be sent on September 28 by 5 p.m.
Please note applications are due at 12 pm (Noon) PT on deadline dates.