Annual Grants Program

The Cultural Affairs Division is pleased to release the Annual Grants Program Guidelines, Applications and Instructions for FY 2026-27. The Annual Grants Program supports the creative life of Pasadena by expanding public access to the arts in our community. Each year, through an application process, awards are made to eligible applicants to fund diverse programming that benefits the greater Pasadena community.

DEADLINE: May 11, 2026, 11:59 PM

ONLINE SUBMISSION: See Guidelines for information on how to upload applications.

REGISTER FOR A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

Workshops are live, online. Attending a Technical Assistance/Grant Writing Workshop is mandatory for new applicants and strongly recommended for returning applicants. The Technical Assistance portion of the meeting will be presented by City of Pasadena Grants Coordinator; the Grant Writing portion will be conducted by a grant writing professional who will provide general grant writing guidance and specific Annual Grants Program tips.

REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP BELOW. It is only necessary to attend one (1) workshop.

Friday, March 13, 2026: 9:00 am- 10:30 am Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mkNF78I8R8-MRS8pfRmbWQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9mX-sHjSSX-qw4illWs-Kg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Saturday, April 25, 2026: 1:30-3:00 pm  Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Focus will be on Individual Artist applications, but all applicants are welcome.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nUedH4YLSOaFFPd3ICdSJw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CULTURAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION WORKSHOP

CULTURAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION WORKSHOP
MAY 27, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm

Join TNP’s affiliate consultant for a 2-hour interactive virtual workshop designed for arts organizations ready to deepen their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. This session offers a collaborative space for participants to explore the challenges of implementing DEI initiatives and develop actionable strategies for meaningful organizational impact.

Register in advance for this meeting

Through facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, and peer learning, participants will:

• Reflect on current DEI efforts and identify areas for growth
• Discuss common obstacles and strategies for overcoming them Learn evidence-based best practices to strengthen inclusion and equity
• Set actionable goals and define measurable outcomes to advance DEI initiatives

QUESTIONS

For questions about the grant program, please email jfil-contractor@cityofpasadena.net