The Traditional Arts Programs for Students (TAPS) grant from the North Carolina Arts Council funds after-school programs connecting youth with master traditional artists to sustain local cultural heritage.
Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grants support community organizations’ after-school arts programs to connect North Carolina students with traditional artists in their own communities.
The Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program from the North Dakota Council on the Arts supports master artists teaching traditional skills to apprentices, preserving the state's cultural heritage.
Emerging Traditional Artists Program supports folk and traditional artists through self-directed learning, professional development, and mentorship to sustain cultural knowledge and community leadership.
The Teacher Assistance Program (TAP) Grants from Richland County Foundation fund innovative K-12 classroom projects to enhance learning in areas like attendance, literacy, math, and career advising.
Supports early-career traditional artists in Appalachian OH, VA, and WV with grants and cohort-based professional development to advance and sustain regional art forms.