To support subgranting to the nonprofit arts sector in response to and recovery from the covid-19 pandemic

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded Mammoth Lakes Recreation $150,000 under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024) from December 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. The funding will support subgranting to the nonprofit arts sector in California to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, $150,000 will help fund the 8th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival organized by the Eastern Sierra Arts Alliance. The Festival screens 80-100 independent films over five days during Memorial Day weekend each year across multiple venues. It also includes several filmmaker-focused events and a gala awards presentation on the final day. Planning begins 10-11 months before the Festival. The NEA grant will aid production of the 2023 Festival through this subaward as the arts sector works to recover from impacts of the pandemic.