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Sacramento County Pilot Pays 200 Artists $850 a Month Through August 2026

The county arts office is running a one-year cash program to give local creators a predictable monthly cushion.

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.