Review the General Operating Support Grant guidelines before applying.

Only Berkeley-based organizations that meet the following 'arts organization' definition are eligible for this grant opportunity.

• An arts organization is defined as an entity with a primary purpose of providing arts, creative, or cultural programming/services. 

The organization’s purpose will be assessed and verified by staff using the organization’s website, mission, core activities, and IRS National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) codes.

Please note: This grant program operates and is open on a two (2) year cycle. If awarded, grantees receive their award amount for Fiscal Year 2026, and will receive the same award amount for Fiscal Year 2027.