Are you an artist, part of an art group, or an arts and cultural organization in San Benito County? The San Benito County Arts Council has exciting news for you! Applications are now open for their 2025 Arts Express Grant Program, offering both general operations and project-based funding to support arts programs, projects, and activities happening in San Benito County between October 15, 2025, and July 31, 2026.
This incredible program aims to champion artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity, and diversity throughout San Benito County. Whether you’re an individual artist, a non-profit organization, a cultural group, or even an arts-based for-profit business, there’s funding available to help bring your creative visions to life.
Here’s a quick look at the two funding categories:
- Up to $5,000 for General Operations Grants: Exclusively for Arts-based Nonprofit Organizations (501c3 nonprofits) based in San Benito County.
- Up to $2,500 for Project-Based Grants: Available for:
- Individual Artists with a primary residence in San Benito County
- Cultural groups, artist collectives, or collaboratives
- Non-arts Community-based Organizations (501c3 nonprofits) partnering with an individual artist or arts provider
- Arts-based For-Profit Businesses
Want to learn more and get your application ready?
Join the Arts Council for a Virtual Grant Workshop on Wednesday, September 10th at 6 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to get all your questions answered and understand the application process. Remember, you must pre-register for the workshop HERE
Important Dates to Remember:
📆 Virtual Grant Workshop on Wednesday, September 10th at 6 pm.Â
📆 All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2025.
You can find the grant guidelines HEREÂ
Application Forms:
- General Operations- Â HERE
- Individual Artist, Cultural Groups and others- HERE
Don’t miss this chance to receive vital funding for your artistic endeavors in San Benito County! For any questions, you can contact the Arts Council at 831.636.2787 or info@sanbenitoarts.org.