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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GRANT OVERVIEW

The Perenchio Foundation believes that the arts play an essential role in creating more equitable, culturally vibrant, and inclusive communities.

Our Capital Improvements Grants support arts organizations with short-term funding for maintenance, repairs, and/or upgrades of facilities and equipment/technology that can be implemented within less than 18 months. These funds are intended to increase the functionality of workspaces, foster improved communication and collaboration, and help organizations lay the groundwork for a long-term future.

Types of projects supported by this grant include:

CATEGORY 1: FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS

• Completing small renovations to improve building infrastructure (for example: ADA compliance-related enhancements, upgrading HVAC system, replacing roof)
• Making upgrades to increase building functionality for programming (for example: installing new flooring, venue signage)

CATEGORY 2: EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY

• Purchasing and/or installing hardware for staff or programs (for example: cameras, computers, production printer, audio/visual equipment)
• Implementing database (for example: donor management software)
• Redesigning and developing website
• Purchasing supplies for programs (for example: drafting tables, paint, kiln, instruments, costumes)

These grants will support one project per organization. This means organizations may submit one application for funding to cover facilities improvements OR equipment/technology, but may not request funding for a combination of these categories or submit multiple applications. Each bullet point in the examples above is considered one project.

If you are unsure which category fits your request and/or whether your request would be considered one project, review the “How to Contact Us” section of this page to reach out to our team.

Grant amounts are anticipated to range from $10,000 to $300,000. Funding will vary based on the project needs and proposed budget submitted with each application. Requests from organizations that have not received funding from the Perenchio Foundation will be prioritized.

Before beginning an application, review our Pre-Application Checklist to make sure you have everything you need.

• Eligibility Requirements for Arts Organizations

  To be eligible to apply for a Capital Improvements Grant, an arts organization must be based in and serving the communities of Los Angeles County. The following requirements must also be met:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored visual and/or performing arts organization
  • Have a mission fully dedicated to the arts
  • Have active and ongoing programming, activities, and/or direct services performed, exhibited, or provided in LA County
  • Have staffing and operational capacity necessary to manage project, with at least three (3) paid full-time staff members for the current fiscal year
  • Have been established and operating as a 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organization for at least five (5) consecutive years
  • Have an annual operating budget of less than $10 million
  • Have a Board of Directors and/or Advisory Council
  • Partner with, support, and/or represent communities that have been historically underfunded in the arts
  • Have received a minimum of 2 bids/cost estimates to inform budget request for project if under $50,000, or a minimum of 3 to inform request of $50,000 or over
  • Project that capital improvements can be implemented in less than 18 months

  Ineligible organizations include:

  • Organizations whose primary mission is not arts-related (for example: therapeutic and social services, entertainment, healthcare, housing, sports, and living collections). To be eligible, all programming and/or services must be dedicated to the arts
  • National and/or statewide arts organizations
  • Educational institutions that lead to a degree or diploma
  • Municipal or County government agencies and departments
  • Regranting organizations