RCCAAF Awards Arts Grants to Eight Local Organizations
RCCAAF selected eight local arts organizations to receive grant funds for the 24/25 fiscal year, totaling over $34,000. The grant awards ranged from $2,400 – $5,000, and funds were awarded to both schools and non-profit arts organizations. This is the fourth year that RCCAAF has provided grant funds to support local arts programs and events, and has continuously increased that funding level each year.
The Community Arts Grant Program is designed to assist community-based, non-profit organizations, local schools, and individuals with providing arts programs, events, and activities to benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders. The online application is available to local arts organizations and schools to seek grant funds, up to $5,000, for the upcoming fiscal year (July – June).
This year’s grant recipients are:
- Associated Artists of the Inland Empire – Financial support for AAIE art demonstrations and art shows
- Caryn Elementary School – For purchase of Sound Equipment for the Drama Department’s productions
- Grapeland Elementary School – For purchase of “Meet the Masters” Art Program for lunchtime art
- Inland Valley Repertory Theatre – Show support for “The Little Mermaid” at the Lewis Family Playhouse
- Los Osos High School Theatre Dept. – For purchase of production equipment & prop storage container
- Polaris Education Foundation – Support for 2nd Harmony of Hearts city-wide Youth Art Exhibit
- Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation – Support for a variety of summer workshops at the Maloof
- The Arts Area – Support for free monthly Arts Centered Workshops at Dreamland Community + Arts
Any local non-profit or public-school organization with the purpose of providing an arts experience for all, or a segment of, our Rancho Cucamonga population is eligible to apply. Non-profit organizations must have 501(c)3 status. Eligible schools must be located within Rancho Cucamonga. Individual Artists or groups without a 501(c)3 designation, must apply under a non-profit fiscal agent.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS OR PROPOSALS INCLUDE:
- One-time Arts Project (mural, art installation, public art contest, exhibit, etc.)
- Start-up Support for new Arts Organizations, Clubs, Performance Groups, etc.
- New School-based Arts Programs expanding students’ experiences and opportunities while providing community benefit/exposure
- Programs, events, or performances available to the public
- Purchase of equipment or supplies to expand/enhance arts programs & experiences
- Community accessible arts events (festival, exhibit, performance, etc.)
The application process for 24/25 Community Arts Grants will be posted here in April 2025. To be notified when the next grant cycle is open, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.