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!

Enrollment is now closed until further funding becomes available. 

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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 donor, 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

 

 

 

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:

  • Drippy Graphic's for Athletes

    A new workshop for sports fashion design. Learn techniques to create show stopping sports apparel!

    NEEDS: $0 of 30,000

  • Alignment Press

    Alignment Press is Sacramento's first Risograph printmaking studio. Our mission is to provide printmaking education, equipment access, and support for independent projects to the greater Sacramento community.

    NEEDS: $0 of 15,228 + Volunteers

  • All In One All-styles "Crew "Dance Battle

    You guys want a change? A strong community? Can we finally bring people to Sacramento instead of leaving to go other places? It starts here, support this event. If you don't feel it.....it's not dance. 

    NEEDS: $0 of 10,590
  • Mutual aid in Sacramento helping homeless

    Sacramento Homelessness Crisis Documentary

    A local Sacramento filmmaking team are taking a look at the homelessness crisis and need your support in starting a conversation around this escalating crisis. 

    NEEDS: $0 of 19,986
  • Group Members

    WillTicketz Project

    If you have the “Will” to lead in life, then come with us we’re writing “Tickets” for success the WillTicketz way!!!!!

    NEEDS: $30,457 of 30,457 + Volunteers
  • Discovery All Stars!

    Discovery All Stars!

    We provide year-round socialization/recreational activities that build self-esteem, teach a healthy lifestyle and job skills for people with disabilities including mental health.  

    NEEDS: $21,374 of 30,457 + Volunteers

  • Makers Mart

    Makers Mart is a handmade local shopping event that brings Sacramento artisans together with the community for an fun annual holiday shopping experience. 

     

    NEEDS: $0 of 31,604 + Volunteers
  • Children in Sensory Friendly Dance Classes

    Sensory Friendly Dance

    Sensory Friendly Dance provides accessible dance classes and performances designed for neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals to enjoy together in an inclusive, welcoming, and accepting environment.

    NEEDS: $0 of 10,863

  • Capoeira Festival

    Bringing together our local community and world-class capoeira masters for five days of live music, martial arts, acrobatics, and dance including classes, performances, open sessions, and a graduation for our students.

    NEEDS: $0 of 23,320

Learn More

Read our frequently asked questions about ioby match programs.

Further questions? Send an email to ioby Match Programs Director: Matches@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 $18 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. Learn more. 

 

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