To support the pilot of a Universal Design for Learning literacy program at Lotus Bloom, strengthening inclusive early literacy practices for children of all abilities.
To support the expansion of an early literacy initiative engaging fathers and caregivers through interactive storytimes, literacy kits and learning circles.
To support the expansion of the Little Learners early intervention program in Oakland, strengthening early literacy and language development for children who are blind, low vision or DeafBlind.
To support the expansion of free, weekly community-based art and storytelling programs for children from birth to five years old and their caregivers in partnership with Oakland’s Mam community.
To support the development of a new puppetry storytelling program that builds early literacy, storytelling and social-emotional learning skills for children and informal caregivers in under-resourced Oakland communities.
To support the transformation of select clinics and community centers into early literacy and learning hubs, integrating literacy into trusted health and service settings.
To support the expansion of the Trybe Tots program, a play-based, multilingual early literacy initiative promoting kindergarten readiness alongside wraparound family support.
Cal Scenic provides scenic fabrication, training and other technical support in partnership with performing arts organizations across the Bay Area.
To support The Bay Area Artist Census (BAAC), an initiative designed to collect comprehensive regional data on the socio-economic conditions of artists across the Bay Area.
To support the Oakland based impact producing organization in strengthening and scaling its sustainability and entrepreneurship coaching model for artists through the SOZO Fellowship. The grant will also support expanded staffing, including a new Chief of Impact, who will design and launch a narrative and systems change initiative.
