2027 Community Arts Grant Application

WeHo Community Arts Grant Application 2027

All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.
ALL APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE GRANT CATEGORY FOR THE SAME PROJECT.

The City of West Hollywood is pleased to offer the WeHo Community Arts Grant intended to support non-profit arts organizations, individual artists, or artist collectives, with a history of supporting LGBQ, BIPOC and/or female artists and audiences. Proposed programs can include art centered presentations or participatory programs (workshops) which enhance the community.

Proposed projects may take place in June but will not be included as part of the WeHo Pride Festival and should be considered as separate from both the WeHo Pride Weekend as well as the WeHo Pride Arts Festival.

WeHo Community Arts Grant applications are reviewed by the Performing Arts and Cultural Affairs Subcommittee as well as the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.

$30,000 Total amount of available funding in this category per year

$6,000 Maximum award per grantee per year

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3 P.M. JULY 1, 2026.

You are eligible for this grant category if you:
- Are a LA County-based artist, fiscally sponsored organization, collective, or non-profit arts organization with a history of supporting LGBQ, BIPOC and/or female artists and audiences.
- Have at least 1 year of art project history (may include participatory / art making programs)
- Are able to provide 2 work samples.
Eligible projects may include:
- Projects that celebrate heritage months
- Arts education programs
- Participatory art programs (workshops)
- Arts projects which engage BIPOC, LGBQ and/or female artists
- Arts projects centered on the theme of social justice
Projects must take place in West Hollywood or West Hollywood immediately adjacent (within 5 blocks of the border of West Hollywood).

Applicants must demonstrate a marketing and outreach strategy targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents.

NOTE: Organizations whose business location is within the City of West Hollywood will receive a bonus of 1 point to their total score, per City policy.

Be sure to review the grant guidelines carefully at weho.org/arts.

QUESTIONS: Contact Eva Angeloff, Grants Coordinator, at eangeloff@weho.org or 323-848-6354.
PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

UPON FINAL SUBMISSION, ALL PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. ALL REQUIRED FIELDS (*) MUST CONTAIN DATA BEFORE SAVING OR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Name of Applicant (as known by the IRS)*
Contact person's name*
This should be the authorized signatory that is able to sign a grant contract on behalf of your organization if you are awarded.
Contact person's title*
Contact E-mail*
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number*
Phone NumberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant address - MUST be in LA County*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Name of Fiscal Sponsor Organization (as known by the IRS)
Only necessary if utilizing Fiscal Sponsor
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person's title
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person's Email
example@example.com
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Upload 501(c)3 letter

IF you are a non-profit organization, please upload your 501(c)3 letter.
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Have you ever received a WeHo Arts Grant before?*

Yes, I have received fundingNo, I have never applied beforeNo, I have applied, but not received funding
PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

Projects must take place in West Hollywood or West Hollywood immediately adjacent (within 5 blocks of the border of West Hollywood). Applicants must demonstrate a marketing and outreach strategy targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents.
Arts Discipline (select one that best describes the project)*

Participatory WorkshopDance PresentationLiterature/Poetry/Spoken Word PresentationMusic Class or PerformanceTheatre PresentationVisual Art ExhibitFilm/Multi-media/Video Presentation
Grant Request Amount*
Maximum amount of $6000 per year.
Project Title*
Do you intend to offer a virtual presentation?*

YesNoA combination of both
Provide a description of the proposed project. Include who, what, when, where, and why. Include the intent of your project in the narrative. (250 word limit) See example below:*

The Dance Theatre of Harlem presents “Return”, a rousing blend of the elegance of classical ballet and the gritty drive of soul music by Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Choreographer Robert Garland pushes the boundaries of ballet technique and form, incorporating and blending vernacular movement that provides insight into the African American experience from post-civil war to the present from (date and location).0/250
When: Anticipated month and year of proposed Exhibition, Performance or Presentation *
Example: March 2027
Where: Please provide the anticipated location for the proposed project. Note: The proposed project must take place in West Hollywood or the immediate West Hollywood adjacent area or within 5 block radius of the City of West Hollywood.*
Please be specific about the location.
Does the applicant plan to use a City facility as the location for the proposed project?*

NoYes. By checking this box, the applicant acknowledges that use of a City facility is not guaranteed. Grantees are limited to 10 hours of city facility usage per funded year. For screenings, theatrical and visual presentations in the West Hollywood City Council Chambers the cost for technical support is $580 (total cost for the required 4 hour minimum). For all other city facilities there is NO audio or visual equipment, so be sure to include any rentals in your budget.
Ticket cost:

We encourage grant-funded projects that charge admission to provide free or discounted access for City residents and disadvantaged groups.

Ticket Cost (if any) - if none, mark 0*

Rows	Amount
General Admission
Older Adults
Students
West Hollywood Residents

Anticipated total number of attendees (check one box)*

up to 50between 50-100between 100-200more than 200Other
How does your project engage women, LGBQ, and/or BIPOC artists? How are women, LGBQ, and/or BIPOC people represented in the planning and presentation? (250 word limit)*

Review your specific grant guidelines as a resource.0/250
Briefly explain how the applicant plans to market and outreach to the West Hollywood community. How is your project relevant to the West Hollywood audience? Projects must demonstrate marketing and outreach strategies targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents. Briefly describe any community engagement strategies. (250 word limit)*

0/250
PART 3 - APPLICANT BACKGROUND
Provide your Artist Statement or Organization's Mission Statement (100 word limit)*

Should be no more than 5 sentences.0/100
Community / Audience: Describe the applicant’s core community and audience, including relevant geographic, demographic, cultural, and economic characteristics. Explain the methods the applicant uses to understand community needs—such as surveys, advisory councils, or stakeholder engagement—and outline how these insights inform the development of programs designed to serve and reflect that community. (250 word limit)*

0/250
PART 4 - PROJECT BUDGET

Do not enter annual budget. If the proposed project is part of a much larger production, only include income, in-kind contributions and expenses specific to the West Hollywood component. You must add all totals. Do not leave blank.

Enter the projected INCOME figures for the project (cash)*

Rows	Amount
Admission/Ticket Sales
Individual Donations
Foundation Support
City of West Hollywood (enter requested amount)
*Other City, County, State and Federal Funds
*Other Income

*If other income was indicated, please explain.
Total Projected Income (will calculate automatically from table above)

Enter projected IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION figures for the project

Rows	Amount	Explanation
Services
Goods
Facility/Space
*Other In-Kind

Total Project In-Kind Amount (will calculate automatically from above table)

Enter projected EXPENSE figures for the project (cash)*

Rows	Amount	Explanation (i.e, how much each artist will be paid, etc.)
Salaries
Artist Fees
Equipment (screens, projector, speakers, lights, etc.)
Materials (costumes, makeup, set)
Space Rental
Marketing/Publicity/Advertising
Other

*If other income was indicated, please explain.
Total Project Expenses (will calculate automatically from above table)
PART 5 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

Artistic documentation is crucial for evaluating the artistic quality of the applicant and/or project. The artistic samples should reflect concepts and quality of the organization's work. Please provide two (2) samples of artistic documentation. Samples should be recent and relevant to the project. Do not submit press, marketing or promotional materials as artistic documentation.
Enter link to online artistic documentation
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Enter link to online artistic documentation
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Upload artistic documentation

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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Upload artistic documentation

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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PART 6 - SOCIAL PAGES
Twitter ID:
Instagram:
Facebook Page:
Website:*
PART 7 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL

Please Note: This section is optional. The information requested below is CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for internal purposes only to better capture and understand the population we serve. As such, the information you provide may be used in summary statistics.
What is your zip code for your primary residence?
How did you learn about this art opportunity? (Select all that apply)*

City websiteArts Division Monthly NewsletterArts Division Social MediaDirect notification/email from Arts Division StaffDirect notification/email from Arts CommissionerOther
What is your age? (Select one)

18-2930-4546-6061+Prefer not to answer
With which gender(s) do you identify? (Select all that apply)

FemaleGender Non-conforming / Non-binaryIntersexMaleTransTwo SpiritPrefer not to stateOther
Do you identify as LGBTQ+? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Do you identify as a person with disability? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to answer
How do you identify? (Select all that apply)

Arab, Arab American, Middle Eastern, North AfricanAsian American, East Asian, Southeast AsianAsian Indian, South Asian, Asian Indian AmericanAfrican, African American, BlackIndigenous, Native Alaskan, Native AmericanLatin American, Latino/a, LatinxNative Hawaiian, Pacific IslanderSephardic, Ashkenazi JewWhite, Caucasian, European AmericanOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer Not to State
What's the highest degree you've completed? (Select one)

Less than 10-12 years of formal schooling [like Abraham Lincoln]High School graduate (or equivalent) [like Fred Korematsu]Some (0-4 years) College [like Charles F. Lummis]College graduate (BA or equivalent) [like Dolores Huerta]Graduate school or beyond [like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]Prefer Not to State
Have you ever received funding, financial award, or commission from the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division? (Select one)

YesNo
CERTIFICATION*

By checking this box, I certify that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
PLEASE NOTE: All PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY THE DEADLINE OF 3 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN ARTS GRANT.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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WeHo Community Arts Grant Application 2027

PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 3 - APPLICANT BACKGROUND

PART 4 - PROJECT BUDGET

PART 5 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 6 - SOCIAL PAGES

PART 7 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL