County and Prebys Foundation Join Forces to Help Local Artists, Support Art and Culture Sustainability

The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission and Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs in partnership with the Prebys Foundation are announcing a new matching grant program to boost funding for local arts and cultural projects.

Starting Dec.1 and until Jan. 31, 2025, organizations applying for County Community Enhancement grants can receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds from the Prebys Foundation when hiring artists or cultural practitioners for their projects.

The foundation will provide $250,000 in matching funds for the $250,0000 available through the County's Community Enhancement grants for a total of $500,000.

Grant amounts to organizations will range from $2,500 to $5,000 and could be put toward murals, public art pieces for buildings, dance performances and more. When matched, the partnership will fund projects of $5,000 to $10,000.

"This program effectively doubles the impact of arts funding in our community," said County Director of Economic Development & Government Affairs Matthew Parr. "This partnership with the Prebys Foundation will really make a difference to artists and people who enjoy different forms of art and cultural events."

"Envisioning our county as a dynamic hub of arts and culture, we are excited to announce matching grants that will enhance the funding for artists across our region," said Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant. "This initiative aims to help the County Arts and Culture Commission establish a vision that invests in artists in a sustained and meaningful way. We look forward to the thriving arts scene and strengthened partnerships that will result from this collaboration."

To apply for funding, organizations can:

Visit the County's Community Enhancement Grant portal.

Check the designated box on your grant application to indicate interest.

Apply through Dec. 15.

Current grant applicants will be automatically reviewed for eligibility.

For questions about the matching program, contact [email protected].

The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission supports and sustains the growth and vitality of San Diego County's diverse arts and culture communities.

Prebys Foundation is the largest independent private foundation in San Diego County, a unique tri-national area encompassing communities from San Diego, Tijuana, and the Kumeyaay Nation. The foundation works to create an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans. For more information about the Prebys Foundation, visit prebysfdn.org.