Arts Access Assistance
Arts Access Assistance from the Kentucky Arts Council funds arts projects that use creative approaches to boost health and well-being 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 project period
Summary: Supports arts programming that enhances health and well-being for underserved communities across Kentucky, with each cycle focused on a timely theme.
Key Information: For 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky; artists’ services should represent the majority of the project budget.
Description
The Arts Access Assistance program, administered by the Kentucky Arts Council, funds nonprofit organizations to develop and deliver arts programming that addresses health and well-being in underserved Kentucky communities. Each grant cycle emphasizes a specific, timely theme—currently focusing on leveraging arts-based strategies to improve mental health, resilience, social connection, and health equity. Eligible projects are expected to extend the reach of the arts, enrich lives, promote lifelong learning, and increase community participation in the arts. Partnerships with artists and community organizations are encouraged to maximize impact and reach.
