2027 TGI+ Arts Grant Application

Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex (TGI+) Arts Grant - 2027

All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.
The City of West Hollywood is pleased to offer the Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex Arts Grant (TGI+), a category initiated by the City Council in 2013 intended to support and enhance the presentation of artworks in West Hollywood by artists, artist collectives or groups, and non-profit organizations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to and involvement with the transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming community. Individual artists, artist collectives or groups, and non-profit organizations with a history of supporting transgender, gender diverse, and/or intersex artists are all welcome to apply.

$30,000 Amount of available funding in this category for 2026

$6,500 Maximum award per grantee per calendar year

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

TRANSGENDER, GENDER DIVERSE, INTERSEX ARTS GRANT ELIGIBILITY

Applicants MUST
- Apply as an individual artist OR be a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and active nonprofit or provide evidence that they are under a fiscal sponsorship agreement with another nonprofit organization.
- Be able to demonstrate artistic experience in their field, and an understanding of the unique aspects and cultural diversity of the West Hollywood community.
- Demonstrate marketing and outreach strategies targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents.
- Demonstrate how the proposed project assists in the advancement of transgender, gender diverse, and/or intersex artists.
- Describe the impact of the project on the artist and the community.
- Propose an art project that takes place in West Hollywood or in the immediate West Hollywood adjacent area (within 5 blocks of the border).
- Be based in LA County.
- Submit an on-line application by the deadline.
Applicants ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF YOU
- Are already receiving funding in another grant category in 2027.
- Are already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, are co-sponsored by a City Council office for the same project.
- Are a City of West Hollywood elected or appointed officials, an employee, and their immediate family members.
- Proposed an art project that is a fundraiser, capital campaign, mural, or religious-based programs/event.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All grant information provided by the applicant becomes public record.
- Any organization that accepts grant funding is subject to audit by the City to ensure that grant funds were used for the project as reported by the organization. Should organizations not adequately account for use of the grant funds, they may be ineligible for any further grant funding from the City.
Applicants are encouraged to propose a cohesive project with a detailed timeline and budget that is realistic in scope and achievable within the grant period.

TGI+ GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA

All applicants will be screened initially by staff to ensure compliance with the eligibility requirements.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be forwarded on to the grants panel for review.

A peer review panel will evaluate and score grant applications using the following criteria:
- Propose cohesive project (0-10 points)
- Provide clear timeline and detailed budget (0-10 points)
- Demonstrate a commitment to the West Hollywood Community (0-10 points)
- TGI+ representation in artists and/or audience (0-10 points)
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.

NOTE: The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission reserves the right to reassign a grant application to another grant category for which the application and organization may be more appropriate.

NEXT STEPS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Once you begin your application, you are able to save and continue working on it until the deadline.

A peer panel will review applications in August and submit their scores to the Performing Arts and Cultural Affairs Subcommittee for funding recommendations. Those recommendations will go forward to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission in August and ultimately to City Council for approval in September. Applicants who have been approved for funding will be notified in September.

For more information please call: Eva Angeloff at (323) 848-6354 or email eangeloff@weho.org.

You can also find more information at www.weho.org/arts
PART 1 - APPLICANT / ORGANIZATION 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.
Applicant name or name of organization*
Preferred Prounoun*
Legal name (if different from applicant name)
This would be if your applicant name differs from the name on your W9.
For 501(c) Non-Profit Organizations - Upload 501(c)3 letter

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Organization Director & Title
If you are applying as an organization, this should be the authorized signatory that is able to sign a grant contract on behalf of your organization if you are awarded.
If Artist or Organization is Fiscally Sponsored, Name of Fiscal Sponsor Contact & Title
Contact E-mail*
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number*
Phone NumberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Address (Applicant or Organization's address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What is your experience with the WeHo Arts Grant Program?*

I have received funding before.I have applied, but not received funding.I have never applied.I have attended the WeHo Artists Bootcamp.Other
PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION
Arts Discipline (select one that best describes the PROJECT)*

Comedy PerformanceDance PerformanceDrag PerformanceLiterature/Poetry/Spoken WordMusic PerformanceTheatre PerformanceVisual Art ExhibitFilm/Multi-media/Video PresentationParticipatory Workshop
Grant Request Amount*
The maximum request is $6,500.
Project Title*
Do you intend to offer a virtual presentation?*

YesNoA combination of both
Provide a description of the proposed project to take place in WeHo in 2027. 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 of proposed Exhibition, Performance or Presentation *
For 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).
Ticket cost:

The City of West Hollywood recommends all grant funded projects, which do charge admission, to offer free or discounted admission for West Hollywood 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 200
How does this project represent or incorporate Transgender, Gender Diverse, and/or Intersex people? (250 word limit)*

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 - ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

This section is only applicable for applicants applying as an Organization. For applicants applying as an individual artist skip this section. If you are an artist who is supported by a fiscal sponsor, only complete those sections which apply to the artist.
Provide your Mission Statement (100 word limit)

Provide the full mission statement of the applicant organization. Provide any information about organization's policy on paying artists.0/100
Provide your Organization's Annual Budget
Organization's Current Core Programs and Services: List and provide a brief description of the applicant's current programs and services. Begin with the title of the program. Example: ArtForward: A quarterly, engagement program encourages making connections with local art enthusiasts and artists.
Provide a direct link to your organization's website which demonstrates its core programing and offerings.
Community / Audience: Describe the applicant's community/core audience in terms of geography, age, cultural and economic characteristics, as applicable. Describe how the applicant identifies community and core audience needs (including any advisory councils) and how the applicant develops programs to meet these needs. (250 word limit)

0/250
PART 4 - PROJECT BUDGET (2027)

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. Describe how grant funds will be used in the corresponding column to the right.

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

Total Project Expenses (will calculate automatically from above table)
Budget Notes
For any other explanation of items in the budget.
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 performing arts
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Enter link to online artistic documentation performing arts
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Upload artistic documentation visual or literary arts

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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Upload artistic documentation visual or literary arts

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 (please list)
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 SpiritOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer not to state
Do you identify as LGBTQ? (Select one)

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

YesNoPrefer not to state
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 StateOther
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.
If you haven't completed the application and would like to 'save' it for future editing, you may click the 'Save' button below. You may edit the application via the 'Edit Link' provided in the 'Thank You' email until the application deadline at 3 p.m. of July 1, 2026.

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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Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex (TGI+) Arts Grant - 2027

PART 1 - APPLICANT / ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION

PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 3 - ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

PART 4 - PROJECT BUDGET (2027)

PART 5 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 6 - SOCIAL PAGES

PART 7 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL