Creative Aging Grant
The Creative Aging Grant funds Idaho libraries to partner with arts organizations and deliver artist-led workshops that support the well-being of older adults through creative engagement.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (final report, projected) | June 2027 (interim report, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per awarded library; typically supports one 6–8 week or two 4-week arts-based workshops for older adults.
Summary: Supports Idaho libraries in developing arts-based programming for older adults, fostering collaboration with arts organizations, and evaluating program impact.
Key Information: For Idaho libraries only; 2026 cycle details forthcoming; reporting required.
Description
The Creative Aging Grant is designed to help Idaho public libraries build capacity to serve the state’s rapidly aging population through arts-based programming for older adults. The initiative encourages the development of ongoing partnerships between libraries and arts organizations, supports the delivery of artist-led workshops, and requires impact assessment on participants’ well-being. The program is grounded in research showing the psychological, physical, and emotional benefits of creative engagement for older adults and is supported by partners including Lifetime Arts, Arts Idaho, the Idaho Commission on Aging, and the Division of Veterans Services.
