Artist Opportunity Grants
Artist Opportunity Grants support individual artists and collaborations through short-term development and presentation opportunities designed to advance their artistic work and careers.
Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Quarterly) | January 15, 2027 (Quarterly) | April 15, 2027 (Quarterly) | July 15, 2027 (Quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000, covering up to 80% of the opportunity cost
Summary: Competitive grants support artists’ unique, short-term development and presentation opportunities that significantly advance their work or careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be Delaware residents for at least one year and provide an approved eSupplier Number before submitting.
Description
The Delaware Division of the Arts awards Artist Opportunity Grants for unique, short-term professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities. The program encourages artistic growth and career development by supporting experiences with the potential to significantly advance an artist’s work or career. Individuals and collaborations may request support.
Professional and Artistic Development funding supports opportunities such as study with a significant master available for a limited time or participation in a residency or exchange program. Presentation Opportunities funding supports materials for work committed to an exhibition, performance, or publication, professional services, and rental of equipment, instruments, or workspace for a specific presentation. Review considers the opportunity’s immediacy and uniqueness, anticipated career impact, financial feasibility and need, and plans to attract audiences or participants.
