Arts Access Assistance
Forecasted
The Arts Access Assistance grant from the Kentucky Arts Council funds arts projects that use creative strategies to improve health, well-being, and social connection in underserved Kentucky communities.
Funder: Kentucky Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 or $5,000 per award; single-year grants; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports arts projects serving underserved Kentucky communities, emphasizing health, well-being, and social connection through creative programming.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible; partnerships with artists or arts organizations encouraged.
Description
The Arts Access Assistance program, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, funds arts programming that serves underserved populations across Kentucky. Each grant cycle features a timely theme, and applicants are encouraged to design projects using arts-based strategies to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The program aims to extend the reach of the arts, enrich lives, promote lifelong learning, and increase participation, especially among populations facing barriers to arts access. Projects may address issues such as mental health, resilience, social connectedness, health equity, and recovery from trauma or addiction, among others.
