Opportunity
Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement #006Ql00000hMeE9IAK
City of Los Angeles seeks proposals for Cultural Grants Program supporting public-benefit arts projects.
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
August 29, 2026
Identifier
006Ql00000hMeE9IAK
NAICS
813211
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is inviting proposals for its Cultural Grants Program, targeting non-profit arts organizations and social service nonprofits collaborating with arts groups. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs - Eligible Organizations: - Non-profit arts organizations - Social service nonprofits partnering with arts organizations - Scope of Projects: - Free or low-cost public-benefit arts projects - Activities must occur within Los Angeles city limits - Supported Activities: - Wide range of cultural and artistic disciplines, including publishing, film, radio, libraries, theater, dance, music, and independent artists - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a grant for services, not products - Notable Requirements: - Projects must be accessible to the public (free or low-cost) - Social service nonprofits must partner with arts organizations - Proposals must follow DCA guidelines - NAICS Codes: - Includes newspaper publishing, periodical publishing, film production, radio, libraries, theater, dance, music, and independent artists - Products/Services Requested: - Grant-funded services supporting public-benefit arts projects - No product line items specified
Description
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Cultural Grants Program is accepting proposals from non-profit arts organizations and social service nonprofits partnering with arts organizations. The program supports free or low-cost public-benefit projects scheduled between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028. Proposals must be submitted by August 29, 2026, following detailed guidelines available on the LA City Cultural Grants website. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for cultural grants under the category of Personal Services.