Congratulations to Our 2025/2026 Community Arts Grantees!
The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2025/2026 Community Arts Grants! This year, the Foundation is awarding over $43,500 in funding to support nine outstanding arts projects that will enrich the cultural landscape of Rancho Cucamonga.
The grant review committee, composed of RCCAAF board members with deep expertise in both visual and performing arts, carefully evaluated each proposal. They were impressed by the creativity, diversity, and community impact represented across all submissions.
The selected projects cover various artistic disciplines, including performance art, art exhibitions, mural projects, and more. These initiatives will provide meaningful and accessible arts programming to our community throughout the year.
We’re proud to support the following organizations and their inspiring projects:
- Alta Loma Junior High School
- Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino
- The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire
- The Arts Area
- Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
- Polaris Education Foundation
- The Rancho Cucamonga Photo Club
- The Sandalwood Farm and Sanctuary, in partnership with theSam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts
- Valverde Stage Productions
The Foundation will follow these grantees throughout the year and showcase their achievements on our website.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
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.)