Overview
- Each recipient gets $850 per month for 12 months, totaling $10,200 in unrestricted support.
- The 200 beneficiaries were selected and began receiving payments in September 2025, with deposits scheduled through August 2026 and no new round announced.
- The Office of Arts and Culture administers the initiative with a $2.04 million budget.
- Eligibility centered on three criteria: Sacramento County residency with recent proof of address, age 18 or older at application close, and active work in a recognized art field.
- The program spans 13 disciplines from music and dance to visual arts and interdisciplinary work, and recipients may spend funds on rent, materials, projects or personal expenses.