June 17, 2025
Sacramento awards $950,000 in cultural arts grants to 72 nonprofits
Sacramento City Express
The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County, has awarded $950,000 in grants to 72 local nonprofit organizations through the 2025-2027 Cultural Arts Awards program. The grants provide general operating support to organizations that enrich Sacramento communities by expanding access to arts and cultural experiences across the region. Administered by the City’s Office of Arts and Culture, the program is supported through a combination of funding sources, including the City’s Measure U sales tax revenue, City General Fund matching dollars, and Sacramento County’s Transient Occupancy Tax.
“This year’s grantees reflect the creativity, resilience and cultural richness that make Sacramento unique,” said Melissa Cirone, the City’s grants program manager. “By supporting these organizations, we’re investing in spaces where residents can connect, express themselves and celebrate community through the arts.”