Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD)

The Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD) program, administered by the City of San Diego Division of Cultural Affairs, offers competitive project funding to eligible nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Beginning in FY28, CCSD is organized into three pathways—Community Arts & Creative Spaces, Public Cultural Life, and Creative Ecosystem Builder—each supporting different types of projects that take place in or benefit San Diego. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $100,000, with no dollar‑for‑dollar match required. Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) tax‑exempt status (or apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor), meet California registration requirements, and demonstrate that their project’s primary purpose is arts, culture, or creative‑sector support. The program opens on November 2, 2026 and applications are due by December 14, 2026 at 8:59 PM PST via the Fluxx portal. Selected recipients receive a single‑year grant with 100 % upfront payment after agreement execution. The CCSD call is recurring, with new editions each fiscal year.

Project funding up to $100,000; no matching contribution required

Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status (or apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor). Projects must take place in, serve, or directly benefit the City of San Diego. Individual artists applying in a personal capacity are not eligible.