We know that community members have great ideas to make their Sacramento neighborhoods stronger, more vibrant, and more just through the arts. That's why The City of Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture is doubling donations for eligible local arts & culture projects across the city!

Get up to $15,000 in donations matched for your arts & culture project in Sacramento!

Tell us your idea to get Started

Are you an artist or community member dreaming up a public art project?
Are you a non-arts organization looking to use arts in your programs?
A dancer who needs money for a performance in a park?
An artist educator reaching new audiences?
An individual with an idea or a program in your neighborhood?

Download flyer to print

How does it work?

Click here for Eligibility and Details

When you crowdfund with the ioby Sacramento Arts & Culture Match Program, you'll get:

  • Our free resources and guidance for how to crowdfund.
  • A one-on-one ioby crowdfunding coach to teach you how to successfully raise donations.
  • While you crowdfund, donations will be doubled instantly. (Up to $1,000 per donation and $15,000 per project.)
  • We offer fiscal sponsorship to groups that are not a 501c3. If you identify as BIPOC, we may waive our fee.
  • Our fees are very low because we are a nonprofit.

Share your idea to get started!

 

Click to Watch: Eligibility Explained

 

Upcoming Webinars: 

Introducing the Sacramento Arts & Culture Match Program!
April 29th, 12noon

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Get good done without being a nonprofit!
How to raise donations without making your own 501c3. 
June 15th at 10am

Register here

 

Previously Recorded:
 

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Need inspiration? Check out what residents have accomplished in these other arts & culture ioby match programs!

Artists Lead! Match Program                             2021 Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Match Program

Awesome Project: Art in the Garden          2020 Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Match Program

Awesome Project: Rising Voices Youth Choir                   2019 Power Up Neighborhood Match

 

ioby Sacramento Arts & Culture Match Program participants:

  • Your ioby page here!

    Start your own ioby crowdfunding campaign to be featured here! Donations are matched if your project is eligible for this ioby program.

    NEEDS: $5,000 of 5,000
  • A Crocker student receives drumming lessons in his classroom

    Cubs Make Music and Art

    To cultivate creativity and sustainability, 600+ Crocker students will participate in a 16-week workshop series with local musicians/artists, creating a "bucket band" and a nature-themed art installation.

    NEEDS: $15,964 of 30,974
  • DJ 2 Work DJ classes

    DJ 2 Work

    A DJ class for everyone interested in performing at events, on the radio, livestreams, and more.

    NEEDS: $30,457 of 30,457 + Volunteers
  • articulator: Sacramento Edition

    articulator: Sacramento Edition

    We believe that amplifying the stories of artists and community leaders to Sacramento visitors will positively impact our galleries, music venues, and small businesses throughout Sacramento.  

    NEEDS: $32,823 of 41,823

Learn More

Read our frequently asked questions about ioby match programs.

Further questions? Send an email to ioby Match Programs Director: Miriam@ioby.org 

Completely new to ioby crowdfunding? Get answers to your questions at ioby 101.

 

About ioby

ioby stands for “in our backyards,” but it also stands for taking care of each other, for civic participation, and for trusting neighbors to know what’s best for the neighborhood. Neighbors nationwide have raised over $13 million in citizen philanthropy on ioby for projects that make their communities healthier, greener, safer, and more livable. When you post a project on ioby you can collect tax-deductible donations, find new donors and volunteers, and receive one-on-one fundraising coaching.

 

This program is made possible by the generous support of The City of Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture.