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Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
CALI Futures
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Must be individual artist or cultural worker
✓Must reside full-time in California
✓Must contribute to an alternative arts effort
✓Alternative involvement must start January 2020 or later
✓Individuals or teams may apply
What it takes
Submit a clear project request, proof of an active artistic or cultural practice, a description of your contribution to an alternative effort, and framing of the larger implications of your work.
Applications are submitted through Submittable; technical support is available from Submittable during their business hours.
Top candidates will have their references contacted and field practitioners consulted to verify engagement and impact.
Worth knowing
The fund runs across a three-year cycle from 2026 to 2028, with $100,000 available each year.
Project-restricted grants of $5,000 are awarded through a competitive process.
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