ACTA Staff
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) is accepting applications for Fresno-based, mission-aligned cultural projects seeking fiscal sponsorship. ACTA promotes and supports ways for cultural traditions to thrive now and into the future.
About the Program
The Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (EAAC) Grant Program is funded through Measure P, a voter-approved initiative that invests in arts and cultural opportunities for Fresno residents. The program supports projects that increase access to arts, culture, and creative experiences throughout the City of Fresno.
For this cycle, individual artists and unincorporated groups may apply for funding to develop and present projects that engage the public, strengthen Fresno’s cultural landscape, and reflect the goals of the City’s Cultural Arts Plan. Projects should demonstrate a clear public benefit and be accessible to Fresno residents. Projects may request between $1,000 and $75,000 in funding.
What is a Fiscal Sponsor?
ACTA serves as a fiscal sponsor for eligible applicants who do not have nonprofit status or who would benefit from administrative support. As a fiscal sponsor, ACTA receives and administers grant funds on behalf of approved projects and provides guidance on grant compliance and reimbursement procedures.
Does my Project Qualify?
ACTA is looking for traditional artists, folk artists, and culture bearers to be our fiscal sponsees.
Folk and traditional arts are part of a community’s daily life and culture. They come from groups of people who share a common background, such as language, history, beliefs, work, or place. These art forms are learned and passed on from one generation to the next through families, elders, and community members. By learning together, practicing, and sharing skills, these traditions stay active, grow over time, and continue to support strong communities.
Projects can include any kind of traditional art, such as:
- Dance
- Music
- Food traditions
- Crafts and material arts
- Storytelling and oral traditions
- And other cultural practices
If you have questions about the eligibility of your project, sign-up for office hours with our Fresno Program Manager, Maryana Carreon, at the link below.
Key Dates
Eligibility Screening Due Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3pm PT
Application Due Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 3pm PT
Notification Date: Est. January 2027
Grant Period: Est. Early 2027-Early 2028
Program Guidelines
Click here to read the extensive EAAC program guidelines, which includes eligibility requirements, timelines, and the scoring process.
Know Before You Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship
Applications for funding will be reviewed on a rolling basis until we reach our capacity of 10 qualified fiscal sponsees.
Priority will be given to projects that celebrate or sustain traditional arts, folklife, cultural heritage, or community-based cultural traditions in the city of Fresno.
In line with EAAC guidelines, ACTA will receive 10% administrative fee from granted funds to support administrative costs.
Ready to Apply?
Come to our Info Session on Thursday, July 16th from 6-7pm at 985 N. Van Ness Ave.
Sign-up for office hours with Fresno Program Manager Maryana Carreon here.
- Offered throughout July 2026 on Mondays between 12-3pm and Fridays between 9am-12pm.
Review and submit your application here.
Questions?
Contact Maryana Carreon at [email protected].
