Cultural Funding Program
The City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program supports Oakland-based art and cultural activities that reflect the diversity of the city for citizens of and visitors to Oakland.
Learn more about the goals and history of the program.
Cultural Funding News
Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 1
- May 2, 2013: 5:30-7:30pm Artists in the Schools and Individual Artist Project
- May 7, 2013: 5:30-7:30pm Organization Project
Applications for FY 2013/14 funding are due on May 31st, 2013.
Applications are now available online for the following programs:
For further information and technical assistance in preparing FY 2013-14 Cultural Funding Program applications, contact dpate@oaklandnet.com.
Grant Categories
Organization Project Support Program Apply Now for the 2013/14 Organization Project Program >
Individual Artist Project Support Program 
Apply Now for the 2013/14 Art in the Schools Program >
Organizational Assistance Program
Funding Advisory Committee
The Funding Advisory Committee (FAC) of the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program is a volunteer advisory body to the staff and the Cultural Affairs Commission in matters relating to funding programs, policies and procedures for Oakland-based artists, cultural organizations, and activities.
See our Funding Advisory Committee page for additional information about the committee, and to download agendas and minutes.
Contact Us
For questions about Cultural Funding Program applications and eligibility, please email Denise Pate-Pearson, Cultural Funding Coordinator, at dpate@oaklandnet.com.
For other questions, please email Steven Huss, Cultural Arts Manager, at shuss@oaklandnet.com.
