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GrantCalifornia City of Ventura 2027 Arts Organization Support Grants – Category 1

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingIndividual applicant awards $5,000 to $20,000. The Category 1 pool is $120,000, not an individual award. Total City of Ventura Community Grants Program allocation across four categories is $340,000. Awards are competitive and not guaranteed.

DeadlineSecure application upload-portal link request before October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.; final complete submission before October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Guidelines print PST even though Ventura observes daylight time in October; confirm cutoff with city.

Required next actionRead the official 18-page City of Ventura Community Grants guidelines and 9-page Category 1 Arts Organization Support application at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2827/Community-Grants-Program. Request secure portal link by emailing Communitygrants@cityofventura.ca.gov before October 26 at 1:00 p.m. Submit Category 1 narratives and budget, three to five work samples, IRS 501c3 determination, most recent Form 990, organizational budget, board and leadership roster, city business license or tax certificate, and required documents before October 30 at 5:00 p.m. Confirm printed PST deadline terminology with city.

Current statusOpen for applications. Mandatory portal-link request October 26, 2026, before 1 p.m. Complete application due October 30, 2026, before 5 p.m. Official guidelines print PST; applicants should confirm time conversion.Source verificationOctober 24, 2026Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.