As one of the many programs to support artists and arts organizations in Carlsbad, the Community Arts Grants program funds quality arts and cultural programming and organizational support within Carlsbad.

View 2019, 2020 and 2020/2021 CAG recipients.

Grant programs have been updated with the following new information for current grantees and applicants per approval from the City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission during the May 7th, 2020 meeting. These changes were made to better serve local arts organizations, schools and artists in this current time of crisis.

Community Arts Grants 2020-2021 

NOW CLOSED: The 2020/2021 grant cycle has now closed. All available 2020/2021 cycle grant funds have been committed to local arts projects through Rounds 1 and 2; thus, there will be no additional applications accepted for Round 3 of this cycle. Updates will be provided when the 2021/2022 grant cycle application opens on March 8, 2021. Thank you for your interest in the Community Arts Grants.

Questions? Contact Megan Gilby, Community Arts Coordinator, at megan.gilby@carlsbadca.gov.