Submit applications by June 30 at 2 PM
For FY27 & FY28, Grants for the Arts is offering 2 grant opportunities to San Francisco arts and culture nonprofits.Insert question bank here?
Weekly Q&A addendums
About GFTA’s 2026- 2028 GFTA Grants
General Operating Support (GOS)
Provides funds to an organization to cover its overall mission and day-to-day operations, such as staff salaries, rent, utilities, and administrative costs, rather than being restricted to a specific project or program.
Supplemental Grants
Optional, one-time support to arts and culture organizations navigating urgent conditions. These grants are only available to current FY26 grantee partners that qualify for 2026-2028 GOS funding.
GOS: Grant Types, Grant Term, and Funding Range
Grant Types
- Inspire Visits and Advance Economic Impact
- Enhance Our Cultural Identity
- Invest in Our Arts Ecosystem
Grant Term:
July 1, 2026- June 30, 2028
Funding Range:
$10,000- $450,000
Read through Section 2: 2026-2028 General Operating Support Grants from Grants for the Arts’ 2026- 2028 Grant Cycle Guidebook to learn more.
Supplemental Grants: Grant Term, Eligibility, and Funding Range
Arts Sector Response Grant
Support for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations who experienced significant federal, state, and/or local funding loss.
Eligibility:
Current FY26 grantee partners with mini, small, or mid-size budgets and are awarded a 2026-2028 General Operating Support funding.
Grant Term:
July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027
Funding Range:
Varies based on budget size.
Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund (VACF)
Supports equipment acquisition, facilities maintenance, and capital improvements that strengthen organizational stability.
Eligibility:
Current FY26 grantee partners organizations that are awarded a 2026-2028 General Operating Support funding with the following budget restrictions:
- Organizations with budgets up to $1,000,000 for Equipment acquisition or facilities management.
- Organizations with budgets up $5,000,000 for capital improvement.
Grant Term:
July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027
Funding Range:
$10,000-$20,000
Read through Section 6: Supplemental Grants from Grants for the Arts’ 2026- 2028 Grant Cycle Guidebook to learn more
Ways to apply for funding
Check your eligibility
Applicants are encouraged to read Grants for the Arts’ 2026-2028 Grant Cycle Guidebook for General Operating Support Grants and Supplemental Grants to understand application requirements and process.
GFTA only provides GOS grants to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations or to organizations fiscally sponsored by 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) nonprofits. Applicant organizations and Fiscal Sponsors must meet all Minimum Qualifications at the time of application. Review Section 3: Minimum Qualifications from Grants for the Arts’ 2026- 2028 Grant Cycle Guidebook.
Applicants may only submit one application for GFTA 2026-2028 GOS funding, and are encouraged to select the Grant Type that best aligns with their mission, programs, and operations. Use this tool to determine your eligibility and alignment with the Grant Types.
Apply online
New applicants may submit their application in this form.
Returning applicants that are current FY26 grantee partners must submit their application through their organization’s unique link. Do not submit your application through the link above. Contact gfta-program if unable to locate your link.
Use a Word document template to prepare your responses in advance.
Get support
Submit your questions about the RFP in The GFTA 2026-2028 RFP Question Form and attend a workshop and/or technical assistance session to receive support.
Written questions will be accepted from May 15, 2026 to June 18, 2026, 5:00 pm. Weekly Q&A addendums will be posted the following week, likely on Mondays on this page.