Request for Proposals for Cultural Art and Arts Programmin

The City of Alameda is seeking proposals from qualified non-profits and public entities for Cultural Art and Arts Programming. There is a total of $60,000 available, to be distributed across four (4) grants of $5,000 and four (4) grants of $10,000.

Cultural arts or arts programming may include, but is not limited to:

• performance arts: theatre, dance, music;
• literary arts: poetry reading and storytelling;
• film and video;
• screenings and installations;
• arts education;
• art lectures and presentations;
• special events: festivals and celebrations; and
• artist-in-residence programs in the arts.
• Cultural arts or arts programming must be accessible to the public at no charge, and located in the City of Alameda.

Although all non-profit arts organizations, public agencies and fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible, local organizations are particularly encouraged to propose and will receive a point preference as part of the evaluation process. See the Selection Criteria section for more information.

Application Timeline

The City will also host a virtual RFP Orientation on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 5:00 pm over Zoom. Login information is included in the RFP.

All proposals must be submitted through Submittable . To be considered for a grant, proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2025.

Evaluation Timeline

The proposals will be evaluated by the Public Art Commission on April 14, 2025. We’re hoping to complete the evaluation of proposals during the April PAC meeting and then, if necessary, bring the grants to City Council to award in May or June. Please note, this timeframe is subject to change.

For more information contact Jackie Keliaa, Development Manager, at jkeliiaa@alamedaca.gov.

Download the full RFP, which includes all relevant information.