Project Assistance Grants at CalArts

There are a number of funding streams available to CalArts' students who are working on specific art projects.

DAFCA (Disney Artists for CalArts) Grants

DAFCA grants are designed to assist students with emergencies that cannot be addressed by obtaining an Emergency Loan. Registered students who have unmet financial need are eligible to receive $100 maximum but in special circumstances may be eligible for up to $200 per academic year. Applications are available through the Student Affairs Office. Grants are awarded as long as funds are available and are not made during breaks.

Deans’ Reserve Funds

These funds are distributed at the discretion of the Dean of each school or his/her representative. Like the DAFCA grant, it is given only to students who have unmet financial need. More information is available from the offices of the individual Deans.

Student Affairs Project Grants

Registered students who have unmet financial need and need assistance with the completion of a project are eligible for these grants. Awards are generally $100. Applications are available in the Student Affairs Office and are reviewed and awarded at the end of each month, as long as funds are available. Grants are not made during breaks.

Student Council Grants

Student Council produces a variety of events and awards grants for selected student activities and projects. Each Fall semester, the granting application process is determined and applications are available from the Student Council Office in Room D216. Their telephone extension is 2255.

Diversity Student Projects Grants

The committee accepts proposals from students and awards $300 grants for projects that promote diversity at CalArts. Proposal forms can be obtained from the Provost Office in Room F300D, ext. 2734 or 2785.

Intercultural Arts Project Committee (ICAP) Grants

Recently renamed the Nick England Intercultural Arts Project, ICAP provides small grants to CalArts projects designed to increase and sustain the campus presence of artists from many different cultures. Schools, programs or individuals may submit project proposals for consideration. Proposal forms are available in the Provost Office, Room F300D, ext. 2732 or 2785.

Interdisciplinary Project Grants

Interdisciplinary Project Grants are available to students who will be enrolled at CalArts during the semester of the award. Grants are available for up to $1,500 to support projects with a significant interdisciplinary element. A request for proposals and application instructions will be sent to all students via email in advance of the deadline. Application instructions are available on the Interdisciplinary Grants site.