The mission of the funder, involved with the Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative (CEII), aims to increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the arts for all LA County residents. It focuses on improving representation and inclusiveness across Boards of Directors, Staffing, Audience/Participants, Programming, and Artists/Creators, ensuring every individual has the opportunity for creative expression, engages in meaningful arts and culture, and capitalizes on the community's diversity for a richer cultural and economic environment. The initiative promotes mutual respect and understanding through inclusive community arts and culture.
The Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program aims to provide financial support for exceptional arts projects and programs by municipal departments and nonprofit organizations whose primary missions are outside of the arts. This initiative recognizes the arts and culture as essential tools for civic problem-solving across various sectors including health and wellness, human services, social and restorative justice, community and economic development, environmental justice, and more. It seeks to enhance Los Angeles County's arts ecology by increasing access to and strengthening the quality of arts and cultural programming. Furthermore, the grant supports cross-sector strategies for delivering high-quality arts and culture programs as part of broader missions to serve individuals and communities. Grant applicants may request financial aid ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, albeit likely receiving less than requested, with the opportunity for budget adjustment.