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Individual Artists Fellowship

Administered by California Arts Council · California

BENEFIT
Up to $50K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Individual artists and culture bearers across all disciplines
  • 2California residency required
  • 3Three tiers: Emerging ($5,000), Established ($10,000), Legacy ($50,000)
  • 4Administered through regional organizations

Eligible Project Types

Arts
STACKING POTENTIAL

Individual Artists Fellowship 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 Individual Artists Fellowship 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
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