ACME details Phase 2 of Creative Reset and funding-program fixes; consolidated application opens July 7

May 18, 2026

ACME staff said Creative Reset Phase 2 will focus on cultural facilities and community-engagement focus groups, and announced major changes to funding programs including a single application window July 7—Aug 18, automated tentative eligibility, community navigators and ambassadors to improve outreach and language access.

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ACME (Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment) staff presented Phase 2 of the Creative Reset and a set of reforms to cultural funding programs intended to simplify applications, expand outreach and speed contracting.

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