Photo courtesy of Dance Essence.

Project Requirements

OGP grants are two years in length. The program funds one or more specific events or activities, including operating activities that are described as having a purpose. See the OGP project category descriptions for examples of projects that are appropriate for each project category.

• A project may be a part of an applicant's regular season or activities. Organizations that undertake a single short-term project in a year—a dance festival, for example—could apply for support for that event. Alternatively, they could identify certain components of their operations, such as funds to secure rehearsal space, market projects, pay artists, and/or associated activities, as their project.
• Organizations may apply for any or all phases of a project, from its planning through its implementation. Activities requested in year one, do not have to be the same as the activities that are requested in year two. For example, an organization requesting support for an exhibition can request support for research and development activities in year one, and support for exhibition and outreach activities in year two.
• A project does not have to be a new activity. Existing projects can be just as competitive as new activities.
• Projects can be a combination of various types of activities.
• Projects do not need to serve large numbers of people. The Department of Arts and Culture welcomes small projects that can make a difference in a community or field.

Projects/Requests that are not eligible

• Scholarly research.
• Projects performed or exhibited outside of Los Angeles County.
• Programs not accessible to the public.
• Purchase of major equipment, land, buildings or construction, maintenance of existing facilities, or other capital expenditures.
• Travel or housing costs.
• Hospitality or food costs.
• Funds going directly into trusts, endowments, or cash reserves.
• Fundraising activities such as costs for gala or other fundraising events.
• Projects with religious or evangelical purposes.
• Participation in another Department of Arts and Culture program.
• Projects that support, sponsor, or are related to competitions.