Creative Youth Grants
Creative Youth Grants support young Arizona artists with lessons, workshops, supplies, equipment, and project-related travel to develop artistic skills and pursue creative work outside school hours.
Funder: Arizona Commission on the Arts
Due Dates: December 10, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $250–$500 per individual for activities from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028
Summary: Supports young Arizona artists developing artistic skills and pursuing creative projects outside regular school hours.
Key Information: Applicants must be Arizona residents ages 12–17 and write and submit their own applications; adult-prepared applications are disqualified.
Description
Creative Youth Grants are offered by the Arizona Commission on the Arts to help young people develop new skills and advance their artistic practice outside the traditional school day. Designed by and for young artists, the program supports activities and purchases that matter to an applicant’s own creative development, including lessons, workshops, supplies, equipment, instruments, technology, and project-related travel.
Artists of all skill levels and artistic mediums are welcome. Members of the AZ Youth Arts Council review proposals for clarity, potential impact on the young artist, and viability. The emphasis is on explaining why the proposed activities or purchases matter and presenting appropriate expenses and a realistic timeline. Work samples help reviewers understand the proposal rather than serving as a test of artistic quality.
