New updates effective July 16: Please review the updated Quick Grant program materials before applying.
New updates effective July 16: Please review the updated Quick Grant program materials before applying. The July 15 cycle is now closed. Notifications will be shared via Submittable on Friday, July 15 by 5 p.m. PT. Applications for the August 15 cycle are now open; learn more below. The Quick Grant program provides up to $600 in professional development funds to staff members of nonprofit arts organizations based in San Francisco or San José, as well as to California-based artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, and cultural producers. This program supports artists and arts workers with funding to enroll in workshops, attend conferences, and work with consultants, coaches, and mentors in order to build their administrative capacity, hone business skills, and strengthen the financial resilience of an organization, artistic practice, or area of cultural production. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Effective July 16, 2025, the Quick Grant program is expanding its eligibility to include advocacy education and caregiving expenses. CCI understands that artists face growing pressure to self-advocate in the absence of traditional worker protections. We believe that this change supports the essential skill-building in policy engagement and systems change, critical to enhancing the capacity for artists to practice their work. This update reflects our commitment to strengthening the financial resilience and long-term sustainability of individual artists and arts workers. In honor of Quick Grant's 15th anniversary in 2024, CCI commissioned an outside evaluator to tell the story of how a relatively small investment(a $600 microgrant) can have an outsized impact on an awardee. If you're interested in learning more about the impact of the Quick Grant program over its 15-year history, you can read the full report here. Who Can ApplyIndividual Artists, Creatives, Cultural Practitioners, & Cultural Producers
Nonprofit Arts Organization Staff Members
Eligible ActivitiesTo be eligible for Quick Grant funding, activities must:
Funding may be used to support part or all of the following eligible expenses:
Ineligible ActivitiesAt this time, Quick Grant funding cannot support the following:
How to ApplyUpcoming Application Deadline: August 15, 2024, at 11:59 a.m. (morning) PT -- activities must start on September 16, 2025, or after. Applications are due on the 15th of the month at 11:59 a.m. (morning) PT with a one-month turnaround. Applications for the following month's cycle will open on the 16th of the month. Updated as of July 16: Please review the updated program guidelines and FAQs for additional information before applying. Applications are due on the 15th of the month at 11:59 a.m. (morning) PT. Questions & SupportFor questions related to the grant guidelines or application, email us at quickgrant@cciarts.org or call 415.288.0530. You may also schedule a time to speak here. For Deaf applicants and those with hearing loss, contact CCI using the California Relay Service—our staff is trained in making and receiving these calls. For technical assistance (e.g., password or upload issues) regarding the online application, request support at: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/. Submittable’s business hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MT. They aim to respond within 24 business hours. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe Quick Grant program is made possible with support from: |
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