The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Program is established by Senate Bill 1116 to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations…

The State of California, through its Business & Economic Development organization, has awarded an encumbrance-only contract to Clarion Performing Arts Center for support under the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Program. This program, established by Senate Bill 1116, is designed to provide financial assistance to small nonprofit performing arts organizations to support hiring and retention of employees. The contract was awarded on February 9, 2026, with a total contract value of $48,971.74.

The contract period of performance runs from December 29, 2025, through June 30, 2026. As an encumbrance-only contract type, this award represents a commitment of funds rather than payment for completed deliverables. The single line item specifies the full contract amount of $48,971.74 as a one-time allocation to support the program's objectives of strengthening employment capacity within the nonprofit performing arts sector.