Before Submitting an Application

Before you submit an application for funding to the Alabama State Council on the Arts, please read the guidelines for fiscal year 2027 for more detailed information on program components, eligibility requirements and general evaluation criteria. We strongly encourage all applicants to communicate with the appropriate grant program manager before you complete your application.

Eligibility Requirements

Please refer to guidelines for current eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

The Alabama State Council on the Arts has an online application portal. All applications, with the exception of Folklife Apprenticeships requests, must be submitted electronically via this portal. Access to the system is available at arts.alabama.gov/apply.

General Evaluation Criteria

Grant applications will be evaluated according to the extent to which relevant criteria are addressed in the project. Click here for a listing of evaluation criteria.