Funded by festival proceeds, the AKFA Community Grants Program awards funding to selected Venice-based nonprofit organizations that offer services and programs aimed at youth and families. Applications are accepted each year during May 1 through July 1 preceding the festival. Since 1984, well over $250,000 in festival proceeds have been invested into the community of Venice.

2010 & 2011 RECIPIENTS

826LA: after-school tutoring and ELL programs

A Window Between Worlds: support for domestic violence survivors

Beyond Baroque: electrical and lighting improvements

Electric Lodge: Green Screen Festival support

Inside Out Community Arts: The School Project

Venice Arts: “Document This” photography workshop

Venice Chamber of Commerce: community holiday lighting

Venice Community Garden: mural and mosaic art projects

Venice High School Robotics: program supplies

Venice Historical Society: colonnade restoration support

Venice Oceanarium: Venice fishing pier project

Venice Surf & Skateboard Association: skate park support