VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
The City of San Diego has released the guidelines and opened applications for two significant funding opportunities to strengthen arts and culture activities and projects across the city. The Operational Support Program (OSP) and Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD) are now accepting applications for the upcoming funding cycle.
The OSP offers operating support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations, while the CCSD funds project-based initiatives. Both opportunities are designed to make a lasting impact on San Diego residents and visitors by boosting local tourism and ensuring that arts and culture thrive in all City council districts. The funding is made possible through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), a tax collected from visitors staying in hotels and similar accommodations. OSP and CCSD-funded activities and projects will occur between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Applicants can access free online resources and in-person help by visiting the OSP and CCSD
Resources webpage. Organizations without tax-exempt nonprofit status may be eligible for CCSD funding through a fiscal sponsor. Applications for both funding opportunities are available online, with a submission deadline of Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at 8 a.m.
To learn more, visit sandiego.gov/arts-culture.
