Folklife Grants
Forecasted
Folklife Grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts fund research and projects that document, preserve, and present Alabama's folk traditions through cultural events and media.
Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (projects for Oct 1, 2027–Sept 30, 2028) | September 2027 (projects for Jan 1–Sept 30, 2028)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $1,000–$10,000 (project grants); up to $20,000 (consolidated/administrative); matching required for most categories.
Summary: Supports projects identifying, preserving, and presenting Alabama folk traditions through cultural events and documentation.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm details on the program page.
Description
The Folklife Grants program, administered by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, funds projects that identify, preserve, and present Alabama's folk traditions. Eligible activities include festivals, field surveys, performances, exhibitions, and documentation projects such as film, video, photography, recordings, radio, and publications. The program aims to ensure the vitality and visibility of folk traditions throughout Alabama by supporting a wide variety of cultural initiatives.
