NOTE: Project grants and Operating Support grants are available in all program areas except Arts in Education. Proposals from schools or from organizations collaborating with schools
may apply with a Curriculum-Based Project Grant or an Enhancement Grant. Other educational programs not involving PreK-12 educational institutions
may apply through Community Arts, or the specific area of arts focus for the educational program. It is strongly encouraged that interested
applicants download and review a copy of the
Guidelines and seek counsel from a program manager (Staff
Directory) prior to submitting an application.
Project Grants
This category provides support for a wide range of activities including festivals,
conferences, workshops, exhibitions and/or the creation and production of art as
well as the development of touring activities. There are three types of project
assistance – general project support, administrative project support, and consolidated
project support. Project assistance grants
have specific guidelines related to each program. Please review Guidelines and seek
counsel from a program manager
Curriculum-Based Project Grants
This category provides support for specific projects that advance the goal of the
arts as an essential component of PreK-12 curriculum. Project activities may include
classes, workshops, consultants, guest artists, performances, exhibits, professional
development and/or artist residencies. These grants are available through the Arts
in Education Program. Interested schools and arts organizations should seek counsel from the Arts in Education program manager
for details.
Enhancement Grants (Arts in Education)
This category provides support to schools and organizations engaging in arts exposure
and arts enrichment activities such as performances, field trips, or professional
development workshops. These grants are available through the Arts in Education
Program. Interested schools and arts organizations
should seek counsel from the Arts in Education Program Manager for details.
Operating Support Grants
This category provides support and stability to large arts organizations
with far-reaching cultural impact, year round operations, and strong
community service and educational outreach. Check out the Grant Guidelines for more details on how to apply for Operating Support.
Quick Assist Grants
Quick Assist Grants (formerly Technical Assistancde Grants)are for special, one-time needs unrelated to any other project or activity funded with a Council on the
Arts grant. These grants fund unexpected or impromptu programs, opportunities, or other activities that are important to
promote, share, or support the arts. Successful applications vary widely.
Arts Facilities
This program area supports planning, design, and/or construction costs related to
a new facility, renovation of an older facility, and/or major capital outlay improvements
to an existing facility. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to read the
Arts Facilities grant guidelines
and seek counsel from a program manager prior to submitting an application to this
program area. Schools are not eligible for Arts Facilities grants.