California Arts Council Launch of 2025

Cultural Districts Grant Program

Up to 10 new districts to be designated in initiative supporting California's creative communities

The Cultural Districts program helps communities harness their unique cultural assets to stimulate local economies, attract tourism, preserve historic sites, and support vibrant, inclusive creative economies. Districts are selected through a rigorous, equity-centered application process that emphasizes authentic community partnerships, vision clarity, and demonstrated cultural depth.

This initiative will designate up to 10 new state-designated cultural districts, expanding the original cohort established in 2017. These cultural districts represent vibrant, creative communities across California, driving cultural, economic, and social vitality.

Applications due: August 7, 2025

Cultural Districts program offers grants up to $10,000 over a two-year period, official state certification, technical assistance, and access to joint marketing and branding resources.

Cultural Districts Overview

WEBINAR

Tuesday, June 10

12-1pm

Join California Arts Council Program staff Josy Miller, Gabrielle Rosado, and Yaquelin Ruiz as they provide an overview of the 2025 Cultural Districts grant program. Advance registration required:

See other Northern California communities who have received this designation and funding, including Truckee, and GrassValley-Nevada City!

“California’s cultural districts reflect the extraordinary diversity and creativity that define our state,” said Danielle Brazell, Executive Director of the California Arts Council. “This program is about more than just geography—it’s about creating sustainable ecosystems where artists and cultural workers can thrive, where history and heritage are honored, and where the arts serve as a catalyst for connection and community transformation.”

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