Ventura County Arts Council announces grant opportunity for Arts Orgs: VibeWell Ventura County Arts & Mental Health

Grant Opportunity for Arts Orgs:

VibeWell Ventura County

Arts & Mental Health Grant

Application Now Open!

The VibeWell VC grant program supports Ventura County-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in delivering programs that increase mental health awareness through creative experiences. Priority funding goes to arts organizations with explicit arts missions, though other nonprofits may apply if partnering with local arts organizations or artists.

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST

VibeWell VC is an initiative funded through Ventura County Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services Act that uses arts and cultural programs to connect communities to mental health resources, reduce stigma, and increase overall wellbeing.

The grant program is administered in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, with final funding decisions made by the County of Ventura. Anticipated awards range from $10,000 – $50,000.

The deadline to submit an application for the VibeWell Ventura County Arts & Mental Health Grant Program is Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST. Applications must be submitted via the VCCF website. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. For application support or answers to questions, attend the virtual application workshop or virtual office hours – info below.

Application Workshop:

Questions on the application?

Join County Arts & Culture staff for a virtual VibeWell Grant Workshop on Wednesday, August 13 at 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

This workshop will cover general eligibility, the application, and include time for a Q&A.

Register for Workshop

Office Hours:

County Arts & Culture staff will also host drop-in office hours on Friday, August 15, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm to answer any specific questions you may have about your application.

No appointment or registration needed, just click on the link below to drop-in.

Drop-In on Zoom

(Friday, Aug. 15 1-2:30 pm only)

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