Overview
The Cultural Affairs Division is pleased to release the Annual Grants Program Guidelines, Applications and Instructions for FY 2023-24. 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 8, 2023, 11:59 PM
ONLINE SUBMISSION. See Guidelines for information about how to receive a link to upload your application
Applications, Instructions and Guidelines
READ Guidelines & Application Instructions for additional requirements, resources & direction.
Guidelines
Guidelines 2023-24 Annual Grants Program ACI-II-II-IA-AEP Categories
Guidelines 2023-24 Festival Parade Category
Application Instructions for all Applications
Instructions 2023-2024 for All Applications
Applications
2023-24 Art Culture I-II-III Application
2023-24 Art Education Partnership Application
2023-24 Festival Parade Application
2023-24 Individual Artist Application
Annual Grants
Program Awards
Technical Assistance
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS
Technical Assistance/Grant Writing Workshops with City staff and grant writing specialist will be held live, online. Attending a Technical Assistance/Grant Writing Workshop is mandatory for new applicants and strongly recommended for returning applicants. Attendance greatly improves the odds of being funded.
Three Technical Assistance/Grant Writing Workshops will be offered online in February, March, and April. Access the links below to register for a session. Please contact jfil-contractor@cityofpasadena.net if you have any difficulty.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 16, 6-8pm
Register for this Workshop
Thursday, April 13, 6-8pm (focus on Individual Artists)
Register for this Workshop
A DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI) WORKSHOP
This 2-hour workshop offers a platform to support organizations' next level of DEI planning and implementation work. The interactive session will provide time for participants to share success stories and challenges encountered and will build on past discussions to explore best practices.
Tuseday, April 25, 10am-12pm (for Pasadena-based organizations)
Register for this Workshop
For questions about the grant program, please email jfil-contractor@cityofpasadena.net
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