Grant support is available on a quarterly basis to artists and community organizations which provide activities and services that advance the overall mission and goals of the Commission for the Arts. Applicants’ projects must meet the definition of public art activities as defined in the City’s Public Art Policy. Artists or organizations are eligible for grant awards of up to $1,000. The number of grants awarded each quarter will vary depending on the resources available.

Applications must be submitted to the Livermore Public Library’s Administration Office by the 1st of March, June, September and December, and will be reviewed by the Commission for the Arts at their regular meeting that same month. If using U.S. Mail, your application must be received by the City on the 1st. Final grant awards will be announced within thirty days of approval.

Grant support is available to artists and community organizations which provide projects, programs and services that advance the overall mission and goals of the Commission and the Creative Livermore Framework. Applicants’ proposed projects and programs must meet the definition of public art activities as defined in the City’s Public Art Policy. Artists or organizations are eligible for grant awards of up to $10,000. The Commission for the Arts will review Project and Program Grant applications twice each year in March and September. The number of grants awarded each year will vary depending on the resources available.

Applications must be submitted to the Livermore Public Library’s Administration Office by the 1st of March and September. All eligible applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by a Commission for the Arts ad hoc committee. After review, their recommendations will be presented to the full Commission at a subsequent meeting. The Commission will then make its recommendations to the City Council during a regular meeting. Final decisions on applications will be announced following the City Council meeting.

Applications will be accepted from individuals or organizations or may be solicited via a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Commission for the Arts. The Commission for the Arts will review unsolicited Public Art Grant applications for grants over $10,000 on an annual basis. Applicants must meet the definition of public art as defined in the City’s Public Art Policy, or qualify under the list of permissible expenditures.

Public Arts/Unsolicited Grant applications must be submitted to the Livermore Public Library's Administrative Office by October 1st. Applications will be reviewed by Library staff for eligibility. Eligible applications are then provided to the assigned ad hoc committee who will work with program staff to evaluate the applications for compliance with the Commission’s current goals and priorities. This process may include an interview with the applicant, at the discretion of the ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee will make a recommendation to the full Commission at a subsequent regular meeting. The Commission will then make their final recommendations to the City Council.

Grant support is available to artists and community organizations which provide projects, programs and services that advance the overall mission and goals of the Commission and the Creative Livermore Framework. Applicants’ proposed projects and programs must meet the definition of public art activities as defined in the City’s Public Art Policy. The number of grants awarded each year will vary depending on the resources available.

The Commission for the Arts, in order to support and further the education of Livermore students in the arts, has established annual scholarships of $600 each to be awarded to ten worthy graduating high school students who reside in Livermore and/or attend a Livermore school.

Applications are available each February. You may also obtain one at the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District website, from the high school career centers, or at the Livermore Joint Unified School District Office.