Before preparing your application, please review the complete grant guidelines here. *Incomplete applications and/or applications which do not meet all requirements detailed in the Grant Guidelines will be deemed ineligible.
Application Deadline: Thursday February 22, 2024 - 5PM PST.Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
Program Description - The Networks of Care: Teaching Artist Support grant opportunity will provide organizations funding for teaching artists conducting arts instruction for Oakland youth. The program will award grants of $10,000 to Oakland-based non-profit organizations to supplement current Teaching Artist salaries, and/or them with provide professional development opportunities to advance how we care for ourselves, and one another.
Program Timeline:
Application Portal Opens: Wednesday January 17th, 2024, 10:00AM PST
Application Informational Sessions via Zoom: January 31 & February 6, 2024
Applications Due: Thursday February 22, 2024 5:00PM PST
Public Panel Deliberations: Thursday March 28, 2024
Life Enrichment Committee Review: May 14, 2024 (tentative)
City Council Approval & Review: May 21, 2024 (tentative)
Grant Agreements Sent to Grantee for Completion: June 2024 (tentative)
Grant Checks Processed: August 2024 (TBD: 6+ weeks after completed grant agreement is received)
Application Informational Sessions via Zoom: January 31 & February 6, 2024
Applications Due: Thursday February 22, 2024 5:00PM PST
Public Panel Deliberations: Thursday March 28, 2024
Life Enrichment Committee Review: May 14, 2024 (tentative)
City Council Approval & Review: May 21, 2024 (tentative)
Grant Agreements Sent to Grantee for Completion: June 2024 (tentative)
Grant Checks Processed: August 2024 (TBD: 6+ weeks after completed grant agreement is received)