Culture Forward is a $5 million grant initiative by The Svane Family Foundation supporting arts, entertainment, and culture in Downtown San Francisco. Beginning January 2025, Culture Forward will support creative projects that attract families, students, and young professionals to Downtown San Francisco. Grants are open to individual artists, collectives, and arts and culture organizations.
How to apply for Culture Forward grant:
- Review Grant Guidelines*
- Watch Application Tutorial
- Preview the Application
- Begin Online Application
*The Svane Family Foundation is only making grants to tax exempt organizations under IRC 501(c)(3) classified as public charities. Individual artists and collectives are required to have a confirmed Fiscal Sponsor to apply. Please review our full Grant Guidelines.
How to make a Submittable account.