Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
This grant funds nonprofit projects in the mid-Atlantic region that sustain and showcase folk and traditional arts through public events, workshops, exhibitions, and documentation.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline) | May 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per project; 1:1 cash match required; project period typically 16 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that sustain and celebrate folk and traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region, including performances, workshops, exhibitions, documentation, and more.
Key Information: Fiscal sponsorship not permitted; application must be submitted in English; cannot apply to certain other Mid Atlantic Arts grants in the same year.
Description
This grant supports nonprofit organizations in the mid-Atlantic region to develop and present projects that sustain, celebrate, and increase the visibility of folk and traditional arts and cultures. Funding is available for a wide range of activities, including performances, festivals, public art collaborations, workshops, exhibitions, fieldwork, documentation, and the creation of new traditional works. Projects must include a publicly accessible component and are encouraged to engage underserved or underrepresented artists, practitioners, traditions, or communities.
