CA For The Arts is hiring: Artist Displacement Prevention Grant in Alameda

Artist Displacement Prevention Grant

Apply for the Artist Displacement Prevention Grant (ADPG) with CA For The Arts. This pilot grant program offers financial assistance to artists facing eviction, significant rent increases, or homelessness in Alameda County, prioritizing historically oppressed artists and addressing the Bay Area housing crisis.

Program Details:

• 7 need‑based grants of $3,000 each, awarded in December 2025.
• Funding is for housing stabilization only, not for artistic production.

Eligibility

• Artist residing in Alameda County.
• Facing threat of displacement (eviction, rent increase, homelessness).
• LGBTQIA+ BIPOC artists are prioritized to address historical inequities.

Responsibilities

• Distribute grant funds to eligible artists.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on housing challenges.
• Collaborate with local artists and arts organizers to ensure fair allocation of resources.

Contact & Application

For more information, visit the eligibility page or contact us at info@vitalarts.org.

Additional Information

This grant is not for artistic production. The $3,000 stipend is a meaningful step toward stability but may not fully prevent displacement.