The San Benito County Arts Council is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Arts Express Grant Program, opening on September 14, which provides funding to local artists, arts and cultural organizations, creative groups and community partners working to make San Benito County a more vibrant and creative place to live.
Arts Express invests directly in the people and organizations that make arts and culture happen locally- from performances and exhibitions to workshops, festivals, community arts projects, cultural programs, and the day-to-day work that keeps local arts organizations thriving.
The program advances artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity, and diversity throughout San Benito County by supporting both new creative projects and the organizations that sustain the county’s cultural life.
Two Ways to Apply
General Operations Grants — Up to $5,000
Available to arts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in San Benito County. These flexible grants help organizations sustain and strengthen their ongoing arts and cultural work.
Project-Based Grants — Up to $2,500
Available to:
- Individual artists who reside in San Benito County
- Cultural groups, artist collectives and collaboratives
- Non-arts community-based nonprofit organizations partnering with an artist or arts provider
- Arts-based for-profit businesses
Projects should provide arts and cultural experiences, activities, or opportunities benefiting San Benito County communities.
Applications Open September 14
Arts Express Office Hours Wednesday, September 30th from 6-7pm JOIN HERE
Applications and complete grant guidelines now available.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on October 18.
Artists and organizations are encouraged to review the guidelines early and reach out with questions. Whether youd’re an established arts organization, an individual artist with a new idea, or a community group hoping to bring people together through creativity and culture, the Arts