Twenty-five arts and cultural organizations in Sacramento have received a combined total of $98,153 from the 2026–2027 Small Organization Sustainability Fund. The fund is managed by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, working with the Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development and the California Arts Council. The program offers general operating support to small organizations with annual budgets under $25,000.
“This funding helps ensure that small organizations rooted in community have the operating support they need to continue serving residents and advancing creative expression,” said April Breis, arts program coordinator for the Office of Arts and Culture. “By investing in these organizations, we are helping build long-term sustainability across Sacramento’s arts and cultural sector.”
The grants are intended to improve organizational stability and help maintain community programming throughout Sacramento County. Recipients can use the funds for expenses such as rent, utilities, artist stipends, marketing, and professional development.
“Arts and culture are essential to a thriving local economy,” said Crystal Bethke, director of Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development. “This investment strengthens community-based arts organizations, directly supports local artists and reinforces the role arts and culture play in driving economic vitality across the county. This is all about investing in the cultural assets that keep Sacramento competitive and connected.”
The awarded organizations represent various artistic fields including music, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and multicultural programming. They serve communities throughout Sacramento County with performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events.
“Receiving this funding is both affirming and transformative for ART-TISM,” said Valene Byrd, founder and program director of ART-TISM. “It strengthens our ability to create safe, inclusive spaces where neurodiverse children and families can connect, create and thrive.”
“As a first-time grantee, Resurrection Theatre is grateful for the opportunity to expand our original productions this year,” said Margaret Morneau, past president of Resurrection Theatre.
Grants of up to $5,000 were awarded through a competitive process to organizations showing strong community impact as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
More information about the program and a full list of recipients can be found on the Office of Arts and Culture’s website.
