SVCREATES unrestricted operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara with additional funding from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, provide general operating support for small nonprofit arts and culture organizations that:

• Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative character of Santa Clara County
• Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and artistic vibrancy and relevance
• Positively impact the County’s cultural ecosystem through active and sustained engagement with audiences, volunteers and artists
• Pursue organizational sustainability in service to the local community

In addition to annual unrestricted funding, SVCREATES operating grantees receive access to a suite of resources and services, including workshops, coaching, and peer support roundtables. 

This year, SVCREATES is proud to provide operating funding to 73 organizations—groups that represent a range of diverse disciplines, cultural practices, and programming. A complete list can be found here.