An emergency fund of $600,000 has been created by nine philanthropic foundations to fill a funding gap due to budget cuts in Oakland. The fund will provide one-time grants of up to $28,500 to 24 local arts and culture organizations. The Cultural Affairs Division's funding was cut mid-year, prompting action from city officials. The grants allow the organizations to use funds flexibly for various expenses, supporting over 600 artists and many local artistic activities.
Nine philanthropic foundations have created a $600,000 emergency fund to offset budget cuts to Oakland's Cultural Affairs Division, awarding grants up to $28,500 to local arts organizations.
The funds will be distributed to 24 arts and culture organizations for summer programming, replacing cuts made to the Cultural Affairs Division's budget by the city council.
Grants received by organizations can be used as general operating funds, allowing nonprofits to allocate them for various needs, including general expenses and community engagement.
The initiative allows the grantees to support over 600 local artists and engage in approximately 10,000 arts and cultural activities throughout Oakland.
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