8 Alameda Arts Programs Receive Grants

Alameda CA

24 December, 2020

4:43 PM

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ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda County has distributed $900,000 to 157 Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through its Arts Relief Grant Program, including here in Alameda. The CARES Act-funded grant program was established to help organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "The County recognizes that arts and cultural organizations are an essential part of our community and an instrumental aspect of our economic recovery," said Melissa Wilk, Alameda County Auditor-Controller. The grants range in size from $3,150 to $15,750. All qualifying applicants received an award. The size of each grant was based on the organization's operating budget. Here are the Alameda grant recipients: Alameda Civic Ballet, $3,150Altarena Playhouse, $3,150ARTPUSH, $3,150Frank Bette Center for the Arts, $3,150Pacific Pinball Museum, $6,300Rhythmix Cultural Works, $3,150Soli Deo Gloria, $3,150West End Arts District, $3,150