Quick Grant (March 15, 2026)
Center for Cultural Innovation
Who can apply
New updates effective November 16: Individual applicants will now be required to complete a short identity verification step through Submittable’s secure Identity Verification (IDV) process before submitting their Quick Grant application. You can learn more about IDV here.. Effective July 16, 2025, the Quick Grant program is expanding its eligibility to include advocacy education and caregiving expenses. CCI understands that artists face growing pressure to self-advocate in the absence of traditional worker protections. We believe that this change supports the essential skill-building in policy engagement and systems change, critical to enhancing the capacity for artists to practice their work. This update reflects our commitment to strengthening the financial resilience and long-term sustainability of individual artists and arts workers.. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES. To be eligible for Quick Grant funding, activities must:
About this opportunity
New updates effective November 16: Individual applicants will now be required to complete a short identity verification step through Submittable’s secure Identity Verification (IDV) process before submitting their Quick Grant application. You can learn more about IDV here. Please note that you will need access to a valid, unexpired government-issued ID (such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport) and a device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer) with a working camera to complete this step. Notifications for this cycle will be shared via Submittable on April 15, 2026, by 5:00 pm PT. We encourage you to add Submittable to your Safe Senders list so that you don't miss any communications from CCI—see instructions here. -- The Quick Grant program provides up to $600 in professional d...