To support arts programs services and activities associated with carrying out the agency's national endowment for the arts-approved strategic plan

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded the State of California Arts Council $1,618,689 under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This project grant supports the execution of the State of California Arts Council's NEA-approved strategic plan through comprehensive arts programming, services, and activities designed to expand access to cultural experiences throughout California. The funded initiatives encompass local arts programming, community engagement efforts, educational projects, performances, and exhibitions that strengthen regional and local arts infrastructure.

The Partnership Agreements program provides state arts agencies with general and designated funding to advance the NEA's mission of promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts. The State of California Arts Council utilizes these grant funds to respond to community needs and priorities identified through public planning with constituents, partners, and stakeholders. The award supports designated funding for folk and traditional arts initiatives, arts education programs, and outreach to underserved communities, enabling the state arts agency to serve as a critical intermediary for arts development and cultural engagement across California.