January 22, 2013 > Grants for the arts Grants for the arts Submitted By Rachel Osajima The Alameda County Arts Commission announces the release of the 2013 ARTSFUND Grants Program Guidelines and Application for Alameda County-based nonprofit organizations. Information can be found at the Arts Commission website www.acgov.org/arts (click on "Programs"). Standard grants awards are $1,000 each. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. The ARTSFUND Grants Program supports all types of arts programming such as dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts, and multidisciplinary arts programs presented in Alameda County by Alameda County nonprofit organizations. Last year's ARTSFUND program awarded grants of $1,000 to $2,400 to 35 nonprofit organizations throughout Alameda County. During the 2013 funding cycle, between 35-45 arts organizations may be awarded grants. The Arts Commission staff will host a free workshop to assist organizations in preparing their grant applications on Wednesday, January 23 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alameda County Lakeside Plaza Building, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, in Oakland. Contact the Arts Commission at artscommission@acgov.org or phone (510) 208-9646. No RSVP is required. Further details are available within the ARTSFUND Grants Program Guidelines and Application available at the Arts Commission website www.acgov.org/arts (click on "Programs") or contact the Alameda County Arts Commission by email artscommission@acgov.org or phone at (510) 208-9646.