The City of Carlsbad offers a wide variety of grants and assistance programs, from supporting the arts to providing help with affordable housing.
The Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Program offers a great opportunity for organizations and individuals to bring to fruition an agricultural, coastal or lagoon project that has so far remained a dream, due to lack of funding.
The Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation has an endowment fund to support programming the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library.
Community Arts Grants help city arts organizations, artists, and community and educational groups provide cultural and artistic opportunities for city residents.
Community Development Block Grants, also referred to as CDBG grants, provide grants to cities and counties to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons
Housing grants and loans offered through the state and federal government help with down payments, minor home repairs and more.
Opportunity Grants provides access to recreation programs for families that may not otherwise be able to afford it.