Cultural Pathways-Technical Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of the Cultural Pathways-Technical Assistance program is to strengthen the capacity of small, new, and emerging arts organizations that are rooted in historically and systemically under-resourced communities and to anchor the cultural and creative work of these organizations into the cultural landscape of the state. The intended outcome of this program is to facilitate transformational growth within Cultural Pathways’ grantee organizations through delivering significant professional development and technical assistance to these organizations. Successful applicants will provide Cultural Pathways grantees with technical assistance and professional development tools, resources, and training. Technical assistance may take the form of convenings, webinars, learning communities, workshops, and more. Program Goals Strengthen the organizational capacity of Cultural Pathways grantee organizations. Advance specific skills and knowledge of Cultural Pathways organization’s key administrative, artistic, and governance personnel. Support the strategic and long-term stability of Cultural Pathways grantee organizations. Promote best practices in nonprofit and public sector management. Technical Assistance may include the following areas: Online grants management system support Grant evaluation and reporting assistance Additional areas as identified by the grantee cohort Professional Development may include providing assistance with the following: Strategic planning and implementation Leadership and board development Nonprofit financial management Fund development strategies Marketing and outreach Data and systems management Arts presenting Communicating the value of your work Program evaluation Developing and maintaining partnerships Additional areas as identified by the grantee cohort Eligible Applicants: For organizations with total operating revenue above $250,000, the sum of requests for CAC grants during the same year of funding cannot exceed 50% of the total operating revenue from the most recently completed fiscal year. Current (2022) Cultural Pathways grantee organizations are not eligible to apply. Review the complete program guidelines for the full list of eligibility details. Eligible Geographies: California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California.

• PSCDisadvantaged Communities, Employment, Labor & Training, Libraries and Arts

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  technicalassistancegrant@arts.ca.gov