Grants for the Arts

San Francisco Arts Commission and Grants for the Arts Announce Combined Award of 465 Grants Totaling $25.3 Million To Support Local Artists, Nonprofits, Cultural Organizations

All SFAC and GFTA grants support San Francisco-based artists and arts organizations and prioritize funding to artists and arts organizations that engage communities.

San Francisco Arts Commission Votes to Appoint Executive Director of Arts and Culture as the Agency’s New Department Head, Filling Vacant Director of Cultural Affairs Position

Matthew Goudeau will oversee the newly unified city agency comprised of the Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and Film SF.

Mayor Lurie Continues Support For Arts Organizations With New Grant Opportunities

Grants Provide Operating Support for Local Arts Organizations, Including New Funding Opportunities for Small Organizations Impacted by Federal Cuts; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support San Francisco's Creative Ecosystem While Ensuring Arts and Culture Continue to Drive City’s Comeback

Mayor Lurie, Grants for the Arts Award More Than $14 Million in Funding to Support San Francisco's Arts and Culture Community, Drive Economic Recovery

New Funding Will Support More Than 260 Organizations, Bringing Performances, Festivals, Cultural Experiences to San Francisco; Support for Arts and Culture Organizations Continues to Drive San Francisco’s Economic Comeback

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu Announce Over $14 Million in Funding for Arts Organizations in San Francisco

The funding, awarded by Grants for the Arts, provides general operating support to sustain and uplift non-profit arts and cultural organizations across the City

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce Kristen Jacobson as Director of Grants for the Arts

Jacobson, an arts leader and educator, will lead Grants for the Arts’ work to support nonprofit arts and culture organizations through general operating support grants.

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce the transition of Vallie Brown, Director of Grants for the Arts

Brown led Grants for the Arts to strengthen support for the diverse art and cultural communities of San Francisco.