ARTS STABILIZATION PROGRAM

The Arts Stabilization Program began in 1998 in an effort to strengthen the arts community and specifically nonprofit arts organizations. In 2007 some Arts Stabilization programs were expanded to include small arts groups and individual artists. This program provides resources, support, and technical assistance to Sacramento County arts and cultural organizations, artists and arts groups in marketing, business and financial planning, board and staff development and professional development.  

Microgrants - The 2012 deadline to apply will be announced in the spring. Check back..
These grants seek to provide vital support as emerging groups and artists establish themselves and become contributors to Sacramento’s arts communities. Grant applications are accepted in two categories: Small Arts Project, and Artist Residency. Microgrants are now closed, but we are hoping to reopen them in March 2012.

Grants typically range from $100 to $595. Individual artists, arts groups, arts organizations and community organizations, and schools wanting to fund an arts related event or activity are eligible to apply. Artist Residency grants will fund artist residencies with students of all ages at schools and in community settings.

Arts Loan Fund: An Uncommon Resource For The Arts - Go to website for deadlines
The Northern California Grantmakers in the Arts' Arts Loan Fund (ALF) provides quick-turnaround, low-cost financial assistance to artists and arts organizations. Sacramento organizations can now participate in this exciting program. Nonprofit arts organizations can borrow up to $50,000 for 6 to 24 months at an interest rate of 1% below prime (currently at 2.25%)*.
Waiting on a grant award? a slow-paying school or government contract? ticket sales or benefit proceeds?
Need Cash to take advantage of a critical opportunity?
ALF provides: Secured Loans [up to $50,000]; Benefit/ Performance Loans [ up to $30,000]; Opportunity Loans [up to $30,000]

Learn more at www.artsloanfund.org

* ALF loans range in amount and duration depending on program and borrower qualifications. Interest rates vary and are established on the date of the loan approval.

Organizational Development Training
Scholarships are available to both staff and board members of nonprofit arts organizations for workshops and trainings that are offered through the Nonprofit Resource Center. Workshops typically address a variety of board development and management issues including board/ staff roles and relationships; board management; recruitment; development/ fundraising; and financial management. Scholarships must be approved by Arts Commission staff.

Review Panels
View current Review Panel Agendas.

Email Arts Commission staff to let us know of a Stabilization need that you have.