Arts Access Assistance
Funds Kentucky projects using the arts to promote health, resilience, and social connection for underserved populations, with an emphasis on partnerships and annual arts-health themes.
Funder: Kentucky Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 or $5,000 per award; project period typically 5 months.
Summary: Supports arts projects for underserved Kentuckians, focusing on health and well-being through arts-based strategies and partnerships.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle; dates and details subject to annual update—verify with program page.
Description
The Arts Access Assistance program, administered by the Kentucky Arts Council, funds projects that use the arts to enhance the health and well-being of underserved populations in Kentucky. Each grant cycle focuses on a timely theme; recent cycles have emphasized arts-based strategies for promoting mental health, resilience, social connectedness, and addressing health disparities. Applicants are encouraged to partner with relevant organizations or artists to design projects that extend arts access, enrich lives, and foster community participation. The program emphasizes artistic excellence, strong planning, and alignment with the annual theme.
