Virtual Info Sessions Scheduled for May 21 and May 28, 2025
The City of West Hollywood is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Arts Grant Program, inviting artists, collectives, and nonprofit arts organizations to apply for funding. To guide applicants through the process, the City will host two virtual workshops on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. These sessions will cover eligibility, application details, and offer a chance to ask questions. New applicants and organizations with new staff are especially encouraged to attend.
For nearly three decades, West Hollywood’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission has supported diverse artistic endeavors through this program. Grants fund projects that occur within the city or serve its residents, fostering creativity and community engagement.
Available Grant Categories for 2026
- Arts Project Grant
- For nonprofit arts organizations producing or presenting art in West Hollywood during 2026–2027.
- Eligible projects include comedy, dance, drag, film screenings, visual art, music, poetry, theater, and more.
- Two-year funding cycle with a maximum of $20,000 per grantee ($10,000/year).
- Deadline: July 1, 2025.
- Community Arts Grant
- Supports individuals or nonprofits with a focus on BIPOC, LGBQ, and/or female artists and audiences.
- Projects for 2026 may include performances, exhibitions, or educational workshops.
- Maximum award: $6,000.
- Deadline: July 1, 2025.
- Filmmakers Grant (New for 2026)
- Supports filmmakers completing projects in 2026 (must be at rough cut stage or beyond).
- Funds can cover editing, sound, color grading, music, VFX, or other post-production needs.
- Maximum award: $10,000 (up to four grants available).
- Deadline: July 1, 2025.
- Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex, + (TGI+) Arts Grant
- Funds projects by or for transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender nonconforming artists and communities in 2026.
- Includes art presentations or performances engaging these audiences.
- Maximum award: $6,500.
- Deadline: July 1, 2025.
- WeHo Artist Grant
- Supports West Hollywood resident artists in developing their work and career.
- Funds enhance creative capacity and artistic growth.
- Award: $6,000 per artist (five grants available).
- Deadline: July 1, 2025.
Interested applicants can find more details and apply at www.weho.org/arts.
