East Bay Fund for Artists 2026 — $5,000–$25,000 Commissions for Alameda & Contra Costa Artists

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Commission grants of $5,000–$25,000 for new work, covering up to 75% of the project budget, all paid to lead artists' fees; public presentation within a year. Panel review early Nov, notification late Nov 2026.

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Artists living in Alameda or Contra Costa County (with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor) or East Bay organisations with budgets under $2M; work must be new and presented in the East Bay; previous-year awardees ineligible; new applicants must attend/view the webinar (16 Oct). Priority to communities of colour and low-income communities.

Dates & details

Deadline

5:00 pm PT