Funding for Cultural Affairs
Funding Opportunities
Find the funding pathway that fits your work.
Cultural Affairs supports the ongoing work of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, defined arts and cultural projects, individual artists through targeted initiatives, and capacity building opportunities.
FY28 puts Creative City into practice by creating clearer funding pathways that recognize different kinds of arts and cultural work.
| Program or Opportunity | Start here if... | FY 2028 Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational Support Program | You are a nonprofit arts and cultural organization based in the City of San Diego seeking general operating support. | OPEN Apply Here: https://sandiegoarts.fluxx.io/ |
| Creative Communities San Diego | You are producing an arts and cultural event or creative project that takes place in the City of San Diego and are seeking project support. | OPEN Apply Here: https://sandiegoarts.fluxx.io/ |
| Impact | You want to learn more about our flexible funding category created to respond to City priorities. | CLOSED Future focus and timeline have not been announced. |
| City Artists | You want to learn about our future direct funding opportunity for individual artists and cultural practitioners. | CLOSED Not accepting applications. |
| San Diego Artist Incubator | You are an individual artist looking for professional development and capacity building opportunities. | CLOSED Current cohort is underway. |
| Individual Artist Fellowship | You want to learn more about our collaboration with the California Arts Council to create a fellowship program for artists in San Diego and Imperial Counties. | CLOSED Current fellowship cohort is underway. |
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