GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Arts and Youth Grant Program
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Arts and Youth Grant Program

Administered by California Arts Council · California

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Supports arts participation for youth ages 0-25
  • 2Prioritizes programs bridging barriers to access
  • 3Nonprofit 501(c)(3) or government entity eligible
  • 4Meaningful arts learning in diverse settings

Eligible Project Types

ArtsEducationNonprofit
STACKING POTENTIAL

Arts and Youth Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Arts and Youth Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: California Arts Council official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23