Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) and Creative Optimism-Uplifting Promises (CO-UP) Grants (2027-28)
| Agency: | City of Los Angeles |
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| State: | California |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 231883 |
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Description
| Opportunity ID | 231883 |
| Organization | City of Los Angeles |
| Department | Cultural Affairs |
| Stage | Open |
| Contact Name | Ben Espinosa |
| Contact Email | ben.espinosa@lacity.org |
| Category | Personal Services |
| Bid Method | Whole Item |
| Type | RFP - Request For Proposal |
| Description | Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) grants support individual freelance teaching artists who serve as project-leaders to design and manage a series of free or low-cost community-relevant workshops that culminate in public, community presentations. Creative Optimism-Uplifting Promises (CO-UP) grants foster similar teaching artist-led creative collaborations at social justice organizations throughout the city. In contrast to NEAR projects, a CO-UP proposal should be submitted by nonprofit social justice organizations who seek to employ a freelance teaching artist to carry out a project at a social justice organization. Grants for NEAR/CO-UP projects can range up to $12,000 or $15,000, and must take place in facilities that are *not* conventional arts spaces. For more information, including eligibility requirements, program timelines, and application instructions, please review the guidelines at: https://culture.lacity.gov/grants/. |
| Prime NAICS | |
| Prime NAICS | Industry |
| 813410: Civic and Social Organizations | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| 519120: Libraries and Archives | Information |
| 813311: Human Rights Organizations | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| 813312: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| 813319: Other Social Advocacy Organizations | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| 711510: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
| 711130: Musical Groups and Artists | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
| 711120: Dance Companies | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
| 711190: Other Performing Arts Companies | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
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