All invitations for the 2025 Arts Education grant program have been sent. Invitations will be made again in spring 2026.
Grant Program Overview
High-quality arts education and expression play a vital role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, healing, and emotional well-being. Engaging in the arts has been shown to enhance cognitive skills, promote personal expression, strengthen community connections, and contribute to cultural vibrancy. Arts Education can be an artistic experience that is also linked to improved overall well-being, increased social engagement, and a greater sense of belonging.
Community Foundation Sonoma County is committed to equitable access to arts education, and our grant program supports nonprofits that provide high-quality arts education in the community. Arts education curricula should be delivered by qualified Sonoma County visual, performing, or literary artists providing instruction and creative experiences.
The Arts Education Grant Program is invitation only. If you feel your organization meets the criteria outlined below and should be considered, please get in touch with us.
Grant Program Criteria
Criteria for this grant program include:
- Providing the opportunity to create and share works of art within the visual, literary, and/or performing arts
- Prioritizing equitable access to the arts, increasing opportunities for marginalized community members and those seeking healing through artistic expression and greater community belonging
- Requesting organization is a Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
How to Apply
Applications will be made available to those who are invited to apply. If you have a program or project that you believe fits the Arts Education grant program criteria, please contact Jose Castro Gambino at jcastro@sonomacf.org.
2024 Grant Summary
11 grants were awarded in 2024. The median grant size was $10,000.
| Organization |
|---|
| Art Escape |
| Knights of Indulgence Theatre United States |
| Life On Earth Art |
| Museum of Sonoma County |
| On the Margins, Inc. |
| Play it Forward Music Foundation |
| Sonoma Community Center |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation |
| Sonoma Valley Museum of Art |
| The California Theatre of Santa Rosa |
| ViVO Youth Orchestras |
For questions about the Arts Education grant program, please contact:
