The Organizational Support Program (OSP)provides multiyear general operating grant funding to Santa Monica-based arts and culture nonprofit organizations, ensuring that residents have equitable access to diverse excellence in art, creativity, culture, and innovation through sustained investment in the city’s cultural institutions. 

The Community Access & Participation (CAP)program provides annual project-specific grant funding to City-based nonprofit arts and culture organizations to provide Santa Monica residents and visitors increased access to high quality arts and culture programs.