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The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the North San Diego County region. As a component of many services and activities, the Cultural Arts Office manages funding programs to provide financial support to organizations, schools and individuals for various projects through a competitive application and review process.
Announcing: 2024-25 Community Arts Grants application period NOW OPEN!
Community Arts Grants 2024-25
- Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 12, 2024
- Applications close March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m
To apply for Community Arts Grants 2024-2025:
- Review the CAG 2024-25 Guidelines
- Access the 2024-25 CAG Application here: City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants Online Portal.
- Follow instructions for new or existing users*
*Existing users, please do not set up a new account. If you are experiencing difficulties logging on, call Wendy at 442-339-5982 or call the Cultural Arts Office for assistance at (442) 339-2090 - Complete and submit an online 2024-25 City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants Application and Project Budget using this Budget Form
When applying, use only the provided Budget Form. See Budget Form Sample for reference.
Important dates:
- Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. – Application deadline
- Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Arts Commission Funding Plan review and approval
- Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 – Project/activity period begins
- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 – Project/activity period ends (all final reports due 30 days after completion of project/activity, or Oct. 3, 2025, whichever is earlier)
Community grant applicant workshops: attendance at one workshop is required for first time applicants; all are welcome to attend any of the following workshops:
- Dove Library workshop: Thursday, Feb. 22, Gowland Meeting Room, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Cole Library workshop: Community Room, Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. - noon
- Zoom webinar: Monday, Feb. 26, 6 -7:30 p.m. via link to be provided.
For current CAG 2023-24 grantees
- All projects must be completed by Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Final reports and budgets are due within 30 days of project completion or by Sept. 30, 2024, whichever is earlier.
Previous recipients
Questions? Contact the Cultural Arts Office at 442-339-5982 or email wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov.