Twenty-five local arts and cultural organizations have been awarded a total of $98,153 through a grant program that supports small arts organizations serving communities across Sacramento County.
The Small Organization Sustainability Fund is administered by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture and funded through a partnership with the Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development and the California Arts Council. The program provides general operating support to small arts and cultural organizations with annual budgets under $25,000.
“This funding helps ensure that small organizations rooted in community have the operating support they need to continue serving residents and advancing creative expression,” said April Breis, arts program coordinator for the Office of Arts and Culture. “By investing in these organizations, we are helping build long-term sustainability across Sacramento’s arts and cultural sector.”
The grants are designed to help strengthen long-term organizational stability and sustain community-based programming throughout the county. Funds may be used for general operating expenses such as rent, utilities, artist stipends, marketing and professional development.
“Arts and culture are essential to a thriving local economy,” said Crystal Bethke, director of Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development. “This investment strengthens community-based arts organizations, directly supports local artists and reinforces the role arts and culture play in driving economic vitality across the county. This is all about investing in the cultural assets that keep Sacramento competitive and connected.”
The 25 awardees represent a range of artistic disciplines and cultural traditions, including music, theater, literary arts, visual arts and multicultural programming. Funded organizations serve communities throughout Sacramento County, offering performances, exhibitions, workshops and cultural events.
“Receiving this funding is both affirming and transformative for ART-TISM,” said Valene Byrd, founder and program director of ART-TISM. “It strengthens our ability to create safe, inclusive spaces where neurodiverse children and families can connect, create and thrive.”
“As a first-time grantee, Resurrection Theatre is grateful for the opportunity to expand our original productions this year,” said Margaret Morneau, past president of Resurrection Theatre.
Awards of up to $5,000 were distributed through a competitive review process to organizations demonstrating strong community impact, effective organizational planning and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
More information about the program and the full list of grantees are available on the Office of Arts and Culture’s website.
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