Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the launch of the Arts Activation Fund, which is a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists producing public art projects and cultural events in their neighborhoods. The Arts Activation Fund, established with the support of the L.A. City Council, will be managed by Mayor Garcetti's Great Streets Initiative and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). The program plans to fund between 8 to 15 projects, with each project eligible to receive up to $15,000. The Arts Activation Fund is particularly seeking artists with proposals for their current neighborhoods and who will have strong support from their own communities. Mayor Garcetti said, "Art has the power to transform our perception, attitude and behavior — and is especially impactful when it lives in places that are accessible to everyone."