Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals: Visual, Performing, & Cultural Engagement Activities 2025

Arts United San Pedro is seeking vibrant, community-centered arts & cultural activities in the San Pedro Arts and

VISUAL, PERFORMING, & CULTURAL ARTS ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES


Arts United San Pedro is seeking vibrant, community-centered visual, performance, and cultural activities in the San Pedro Arts and
Cultural District.


ELIGIBILITY

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is open to applicants who work or reside within the Harbor Area and
communities within the One-Five (Los Angeles County District 15); priority is given to teams in the San Pedro Arts
and Cultural District area. All activities must happen in the confines of the San Pedro Arts and Cultural District.
Applicants who have experience working in the public realm are also encouraged to apply.


PROJECT TIMELINE

  • Call for Submissions: Monday 6/02/25 – 8/3/25 at 11:59pm
  • Q&A Session via ZOOM: Monday 7/7/25 5-6pm
  • Applications Panel: 8/18/25-8/22/25
  • Notification of Acceptance/Denial of Application: 8/25/25
  • Distribution of first portion of funding: 8/29/25

CRITERIA

  • Applicants demonstrate knowledge and genuine connection to the populations served.
  • Applicants will generate a community centered, engaging activity that is meaningful and relevant to the community.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the professional capacity to oversee the community-based projects.
  • The selected applicants must be available for meetings and demonstrate the ability to work in consultation with Arts United San Pedro.
  • Applicants will receive funding for 1 visual, performing, & cultural arts engagement activity per grant year/calendar year.
  • Granted funding must be used within 6 months of date received.
  • Arts & Cultural activity must occur before December 1st 2025.
  • Grantees must submit Photo documentation following the event, either at the mid or post project report.
  • A post project report with photo documentation, reflection statement, and reported use of funds must also be submitted 6 months from the start date.
  • Applicants who received funding from the previous Arts and Cultural Activities RFP cannot apply during this current application window.

BUDGET

Funding for projects is provided by the California Arts Council via Arts United San Pedro.

  • Awarded sum between $2,000-$30,000
  • Applicants must match one third of the total budget. Source of matching funds should be listed.
  • Applicants must provide a total project budget showing both matching and Arts United San Pedro funds by utilizing the template provided in the application.
  • The budget is all-inclusive and must cover all expenses associated with the visual, performance, and cultural engagement activities.
  • Applicants may request up to 15% of the Arts United San Pedro requested budget for project administration.
  • If submitting a budget for a mural proposal, please include a budget line for mural upkeep and maintenance.

HOW TO APPLY

  • All applications must be submitted by 8/03/25 by 11:59pm
  • Incomplete and late applications will be deemed ineligible. Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct independent research based on the information provided, as well as visit the project location while planning.

A complete application must include:

APPLICANT GENERAL INFO

  • name
  • business/non-profit name (if applicable)
  • physical address
  • mailing address
  • telephone number
  • email

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

  • 500 words max
  • Briefly summarize the proposal for the ARTS UNITED arts & cultural engagement projects, as well as related experience.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

  • 750 words max
  • Detail the proposed activity, physical materials and personnel/resources required, artistic and/or cultural relevance, and community engagement component. If submitting for a mural proposal, please include a plan for mural upkeep and maintenance.

RESUME

  • PDF or DOC format only, 4 pages max
  • Artists/Artist Teams: submit a 1-2 page resume for each team member, 4 pages total maximum
  • Community Organizations: please summarize the 2 most relevant past projects (with website links if available) within the last 2-3 years and provide biographies for the top 3 leadership positions in the organization.

PAST PROJECTS / MEDIA FILES

  • 2 files mandatory; minimum 2 files -maximum 5 files
  • Applicants can include high resolution images, video, and/or audio; submit documentation of community-based projects that provide the panel with a sense of your past facilitating capacities, as well as experience and/or history in the community
  • Teams are encouraged to include projects created by the team. Each of the files must be labeled with the applicant’s Artist Name or Name of Organization. Please provide the title of the file, date, size if applicable), materials (if applicable), and a brief description.

ITEMIZED BUDGET

  • Use the template provided in application
  • PDF, DOC or DOCX format only
  • Include preliminary costs* for all aspects of the proposed project, i.e. materials, stipends, rental permits, etc.

*If submitting a budget for a mural proposal, please include a budget line for mural upkeep and maintenance.

TIMELINE

  • 150 words max, DOC format only
  • Estimated schedule for project
  • Implementation including dates/times and itinerary of activities

Application Assistance

  • Q&A Session via ZOOM, Monday 7/07/25 5-6pm

Contact

  • Lex Motley – Coalition Coordinator
  • alexis@artsunitedsp.org
  • (310) 519-0936 ex. 1779

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