SAN JOSE Creative ECONOMY FUND

San Jose Creative Economy Fund (Formerly the Creative Industries Incentive Fund) provides project support to arts-rooted businesses involved in the production and distribution of the arts. Incentive awards can be provided for creative industries of all types such as manufacturers, service providers, presenters, and designers, among others. The CIIF seeks to support projects aimed at building successful small businesses in San Jose that demonstrate community support, marketability, growth and economic sustainability. The CIIF is administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation. For complete details, please visit San Jose Creative Economy Fund.

The Creative Economy Fund is Now Closed for 2024 Application. Please check back later Spring 2025 for the next round.

Visit our webpage to view the 2023 San Jose Creative Economy Fund Grantees. 

Quick Grants

Professional Development Support for Artists and Organizations up to $600.00 USD
Applications ongoing due on the 15th of Each Month

Artists (all arts/art design forms) and arts groups in Santa Clara County have access to a source of funding for professional development activities. The Creative Capacity Fund Quick Grant is a field-building initiative designed to support a broad range of training and peer learning opportunities for arts professionals. OCA's support opens the program to qualifying artists living or working in San Jose, as well as to San Jose arts organizations. The Creative Capacity Fund Quick Grant is administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation. For complete details, please visit Quick Grant.