City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project (COLA-IMAP) Grant Program (2026-27)

The City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project (COLA-IMAP) grant program offers up to $10,000 for accomplished LA-based artists to create a new 'mid-career' solo work with freedom to re-focus on themselves and their core impulses. Key aspects of the program include: • Eligibility requirements for LA-based artists • Application instructions and guidelines available at https://culture.lacity.gov/grants/ • Program timelines and deadlines • Opportunity for artists to create a new solo work and receive funding for their project