Everyday Creative Program
At a glance
- What: A city-funded business-training and small-grant program for Sacramento creative entrepreneurs, run by a community partner for the Office of Arts and Culture.
- Where it stands: Fall 2026 update given November 9, 2026: about $750,000 in city investment from the 2023 pilot through spring 2026, five cohorts and 64 spots filled out of 211 applicants, with direct grants totaling $192,000 and a further $143,000 from other partners.
- Reported outcomes: 87 percent of completers were women, BIPOC-owned or from low- to moderate-income neighborhoods; the share reporting revenue growth rose from 28 to 74 percent; alumni reported 34 new jobs.
- What's next: A $100,000 working capital loan fund (loans of $10,000 to $25,000 at 2 percent simple interest over 24 months, payments deferred six months) is expected to start lending, up to about nine loans, within a month; a summer youth internship pilot of five interns is seeking funding to repeat or grow; an impact report is to be published.
Sources
Discussion time
About 32 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-09 - Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission | 32 |
Log
- 2026-11-09 - Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission — The partner organization's director presented the program update, and program participants gave testimonials. No formal action. Commissioners praised the results and the return on investment, and asked how many youth interns the next cohort could take (depends on funding). Public commenters on the item had already spoken in the testimonials.