COUNTY GRANTS
2026-27 AMI Grant Application
Opens January 20, 2026.
Arts making impact (AMI)
2026 AMI grantee links
Coming Soon
Grant Funds Available
$50,000
2026-27 GRANT TIMELINE
Online Grant Workshops
February 11, 2026 12-1:30 pm
March 10, 2026 3:30-5:00pm
Application Deadline
March 20, 2026
Award Notifications
June 2026
Award Period
July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
Final reports and payments for the 2026-27 Grant Cycle are due no later than June 30, 2027.
2025 AMI grantee links
AMI Grant Guidelines
AMI Reference Application
AMI Reference Final Evaluation
Grant Portal Documentation
AMI Grant Credit Logos
Final reports and payments for the 2025-26 Grant Cycle are due no later than June 30, 2026.
The Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant program is a partnership between the County Arts Commission and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation; it is intended to support artists and arts and culture organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
For the 2026-27 AMI grant cycle, organizations must have an annual budget under $500,000 to be eligible to apply.
Grant Requests Range: $1,000- $5,000. Funded grant applications receive 100% of their grant request.
Mandatory Grant Workshops
ALL applicants are required to attend an online workshop to apply. Grant workshops are free, but require advance registration.
February 11, 2026 12-1:30pm
March 11, 2026 3:30-5:00 pm
AMI program goals
LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
AMI grants support new or innovative projects and joint/collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, additional funding, and community support.
INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
AMI projects may be used to increase community engagement and provide greater and more diverse participation in the arts, and integrate the arts into learning environments for youth. The 2025 grant cycle will support organizations with annual budgets less than $500,000.
ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
