San Diego arts, culture nonprofit funding applications due Nov. 13

Painting his creation in Kimball Park Photo by Chris Stone Times of San Diego San Diego leaders disclosed Wednesday the opening of the application period for the city s - arts and beliefs funding opportunities intended to endorsement local nonprofit organizations and projects Applications are due by a m Nov The annual arts and beliefs plan is funded by the Transient Occupancy Tax paid by visitors staying in hotels motels and other accommodations in the city The city s funding strengthens a dynamic and diverse arts and practices ecosystem Christina Bibler city economic enhancement director announced in a message Through investments in our local organizations and the artists and cultural workforce they employ and engage we expand San Diego s economic activity and strengthen the cultural and creative sectors that benefit our residents and visitors Calling all SanDiego nonprofits Applications are now OPEN for SDArtsComm funding OSP General operating endorsement CCSD Project-based funding pic twitter com lNALqYuXAC SDArtsComm SDArtsComm October In July the San Diego Economic Progress Department s Division of Cultural Affairs publicized more than million in funding for arts tradition and creativity allocated to nonprofit organizations for fiscal year With the launch of our arts and custom funding opportunities for fiscal year the city reaffirms its commitment to strategic investments in the cultural and creative sector that not only generate jobs and boost the local market but also expand access to arts and cultural experiences disclosed Christine E Jones with cultural affairs By fostering opportunities for creative expression across a broad cross-section of programs sessions and events including film screenings exhibitions performances festivals parades and other artistic projects we are cultivating social and cultural impact while enhancing the overall well-being of both San Diegans and visitors To learn more about funding and to apply visit sandiego gov cultural-affairs