Join an upcoming information session to learn more about all of the SFAC’s 2025-2026 grants and get tips for a strong application! We are offering virtual, in person and hybrid sessions this year. 

All sessions are free and open to the public. 

See below and  check the SFAC Calendar page for the access information for each session.   All times listed are in Pacific Time.

Can't make it to an info session?  

Recordings of recorded information sessions and presentation slides will be available here approximately 5 to 7 business days following the event. 

Please note webinar recordings include two videos: the presentation video and a recording of the ASL interpreters. If needed, please email sfac.grants@sfgov.org to request a combined recording.

The virtual webinars will be held online via Zoom. You may join the meeting from a desktop computer, mobile device, or telephone. Learn about Zoom System Requirements in this the Zoom Support article.    

Program Officer Consultations  

Program Officers are available for application consultations. Each applicant is allowed one 15-minute meeting. Technical assistance, webinars, and grant portal support are offered via email. To schedule an application consultation please contact the Program Officers listed for the grant category to schedule.

Please check the dates during which Program Officer Consultations are available, in the Important Dates table of the grant category/ies you are interested, in SFAC's FY 2025-2026 Grant Guidelines.  

The contact information for the the program officer for each grant category is on the SFAC's Grants Landing webpage and in SFAC's FY 2025-2026 Grant Guidelines.  Please email sfac.grants@sfgov,org for general questions or more information. 

REGISTER AND APPLY DEMOS (ALL GRANT CATEGORIES)

Access the How to Register and Complete an Application as an Individual recording on Vimeo
Access the How to Register and Complete an Application as an Organization recording on Vimeo 

LEVEL UP, CREATIVES! CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES: ARTS & CAPITAL WITH SFAC'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS TEAM
In-person only (will be recorded)
Presented by SFAC 2024 Artist in Residence Rhiannon Evans MacFayden (India Basin Waterfront Parks)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Visitacion Valley Room
Southeast Community Center
1550 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 
Learn more and register for this session on the Level Up, Creatives! Google RSVP form here (Google account required)
Please email Rhiannon Evans MacFayden at asc@asimplecollective.com for questions or more information. 

FY26 GENERAL GRANT SEEKER INFORMATION SESSION  
Hybrid: In person and streamed via Zoom (was recorded)
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
San Francisco Disability Cultural Center (DCC)
165 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

September 19, 2025 Grant Seeker Information Session files
Access the recording of the September 19, 2025 SFAC Grant Seeker Info session with ASL on the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center's YouTube Channel. 
Access the recording of the September 19, 2025 SFAC Grant Seeker Info session with the presentation slides and speakers, without ASL on the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center's YouTube Channel. 
Access the SFAC Grant Seeker Info session presentation slides (PDF)

FY26 GRANT SEEKER INFORMATION WEBINAR | ARTS IMPACT ENDOWMENT (AIE)
Virtual on Zoom 
Monday, September 22, 2025, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Access the FY26 Grant Seeker Info webinar presentation slides (PDF)
Access the recording of the FY26 Grant Seeker Info webinar on Vimeo
Vimeo link password: sfac

FY26 GENERAL GRANT SEEKER INFORMATION SESSION  
In-person only (was not recorded)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Bayview room
Southeast Community Center
1550 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 
Access the September 23, 2025 FY26 Grant Seeker Info session slides (PDF)


FY26 GRANT SEEKER INFORMATION WEBINAR | ARTISTIC LEGACY GRANT (ALG)
Virtual on Zoom 
Monday, September 29, 2025, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Access the FY26 Artistic Legacy Grant Info webinar presentation slides (PDF)
Access the recording of the FY26 Artistic Legacy Grant Info webinar with webinar slides and SFAC presenters but without ASL interpretation on Vimeo.
Access the recording of the FY26 Artistic Legacy Grant Info webinar with ASL interpretation but without the webinar slides and SFAC presenters on Vimeo.
Vimeo password for both FY26 Artistic Legacy Grant Info webinar recording links: sfac
 

FY26 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND WORK SAMPLES WEBINAR  
Virtual on Zoom 
Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Access the FY26 Required Documents and Work Sample webinar presentation slides (PDF)
Access the recording of the FY26 Required Documents and Work Samples webinar with the slides and without the ASL interpretation on Vimeo.
Access the recording of the FY26 Required Documents and Work Samples webinar with ASL interpretation but without the webinar slides and SFAC presenters on Vimeo. 
Vimeo password for both FY26 Required Documents and Work Samples webinar recording links: sfac

SFAC FY26 GRANT INFORMATION SESSION
In-person only (was not recorded)
Presented by SFAC 2026 Cultural Ambassador Destiny Muhammad
Monday, October 6, 2025, 5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Ruth Williams Opera House
4705 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124


SFAC GRANT WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING MADE EASY (FOR ARTS ORGS)
In-person only (will not be recorded)
Presented by Independent Arts & Media (IAM)
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pacific Felt Factory
2830 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110


FY26 ARTS IMPACT ENDOWMENT (AIE) GRANT  | Q&A FOLLOW-UP WEBINAR  
Virtual on Zoom 
Friday, October 10, 2025, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Access the FY26 AIE Follow-Up Q&A webinar presentation slides (PDF)
Access the recording of the FY26 AIE Follow-Up Q&A webinar with the slides and without the ASL interpretation on Vimeo.
Access the recording of the FY26 AIE Follow-Up Q&A webinar with ASL interpretation but without the webinar slides and SFAC presenters on Vimeo.
Vimeo password for both FY26 AIE Follow-Up Q&A webinar recording links: sfac

INSTAGRAM LIVE CONVERSATION: TIPS FOR APPLYING FOR A SFAC GRANT
Virtual on Instagram (will be recorded)
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. 
San Francisco Arts Commission Instagram

FISCAL SPONSOR WEBINAR
FY26 Fiscal Sponsor Webinar recording
Access the FY26 Fiscal Sponsor Webinar recording of this session on Vimeo
Access the FY26 Fiscal Sponsor Webinar recording link on Vimeo using this Bitly link
Vimeo Password for both FY26 Fiscal Sponsor webinar recordings: FY26FiscalSponsor 
Access the presentation slides (PDF) (please note there are some included slides not covered in the webinar)