Arts Access Assistance Grant

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What is it?

Arts Access Assistance grants support arts programs that serve populations whose opportunities to experience the arts may be limited by age, geographic location, ethnicity, economic status, disability or other factors. Each grant cycle, a different population is chosen to benefit from these arts programs. Grants are available up to $8,000 with a 25 percent cash match.

FY2018 Theme

For fiscal year 2018, Arts Access Assistance grants will benefit families with children who have a parent or other primary member in an institutional setting, serving active military duty, or in a long-term healthcare setting. Although any eligible organization may apply, activities must benefit families with members in the aforementioned circumstances.

Who’s eligible?

This grant supports high quality arts programming in environments where arts are not the primary emphasis. Public libraries, cooperative extension offices, nursing homes, social service agencies, health departments, state agencies, correctional facilities, college and university programs and other community-based organizations serving Kentuckians may apply. Please contact us if you are unsure about your organization’s eligibility.

What’s the deadline to apply?

Jan. 17, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time

How do I apply?

1. Carefully review the program guidelines.
2. Design an arts program that includes collaborations with artists, arts professionals and/or arts organizations.
3. Select supporting materials and work samples for submission.
4. Mail a printout of your completed application, narrative and supporting materials.

If I receive an award, what are my responsibilities?

1. Sign a grant agreement form (GAF).
2. Send a letter to each of your state legislators. (Sample)
3. Acknowledge the Kentucky Arts Council in all public communications. (How?)
4. Submit a public value report at the end of the project activities. [Questions?]

If I have questions, who can help me?

Sarah Schmitt
Community Arts and Access Director
Sarah.Schmitt@ky.gov
502-892-3116
888-833-2787 (toll free)