Creative Sonoma Announces Grants For Cultural Arts Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kristen Madsen, 707-565-6120 Date: 3 November 2021
Creative Sonoma Announces Grants For Cultural Arts Impact
Funding Provided by County Board of Supervisors Deadline: December 2, 2021
Creative Sonoma is pleased to announce that grants are available for nonprofit cultural arts organizations producing activities that occur before December 30, 2022. The County Board of Supervisors approved $125,000 to fund these grants to support the cultivation of a vibrant community and economy through the arts to serve local residents and visitors.
Grants are available to support cultural arts activities across Sonoma County that will occur between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Nonprofit organizations, including museums and culturally specific organizations, that produce arts and culture programs, services, and events are eligible to apply. The application portal opens on October 28, 2021 and the deadline for applications is December 2, 2021.
"The innovative spirit of our cultural arts nonprofit organizations has been on full display over these past two years, finding alternative ways to enliven our communities without gathering together," said Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. "These grants are an investment in that work to help to bring meaningful creative experiences to all of our residents."
Grants will fund cultural arts activities that contribute to the social cohesion of our communities countywide, in neighborhoods, or with student populations. Given the urgency of Sonoma County’s climate change challenges, applications for projects that also advance the community’s awareness and understanding of environmental sustainability are encouraged. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to providing equitable access to and participation from communities of color and other traditionally marginalized communities.
For more information, please contact Samantha Kimpel, Samantha.kimpel@sonoma-county.org.
Creative Sonoma is a division of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board dedicated to supporting and advancing the creative community of Sonoma County.
Please visit www.CreativeSonoma.org for more.
