What do you want the City to help support?

We want support for our organization as a whole.

Maybe that includes staff, artists, rent, programs, administration, technology, communications, accessibility, planning, financial systems, or just the many things it takes to keep an arts organization going.

That sounds like general operating support, which is funding that helps support the ongoing work of the organization, rather than being limited to one specific project.

Your likely program is the Organizational Support Program (OSP).

Next question: Does your organization sound like an OSP organization?

We want support for one defined project, program, event, activity, or service.

Maybe you are planning a festival, performance, community arts program, exhibition, parade, workshop series, creative space project, artist training program, or another specific piece of work.

That sounds like project support, which is funding for a specific body of work with a defined purpose and activities.

Your likely program is Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD).

Next question: Is arts and culture at the heart of this project?

Umm... kind of both?

Totally fair! Here is an easier way to think about it:

If the City gave you funding tomorrow, what would it primarily support?

Still staring at the screen thinking “both”? That is okay! Review and compare the OSP guidelines and the CCSD guidelines or request Application Support before applying.