For those of you who missed this year's deadline we apologize but look forward to your 2013 Community Grant submission....due to arrive April of next year.

About the AKFA Community Grant Program ~

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