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Arts Access Assistance is sponsored by Kentucky Arts Council. The Arts Access Assistance program provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for innovative arts programming aimed at underserved communities. The program seeks to enhance cultural engagement, promote lifelong learning, and increase participation in the arts across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with a focus on arts-based strategies to enhance overall health and well-being.
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Arts Access Assistance Grants: Application now open! - Kentucky Arts Council The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Arts Access Assistance (AAA) grant, a program designed to support arts and health programming. The arts council is seeking proposals that use arts-based strategies to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities, aligning with the goals of Our Healthy Kentucky Home.
Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 are available, with funding provided through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky General Assembly. Eligible applicants are arts and cultural organizations or any nonprofit partnering with professional artists or arts organizations. Proposed activities must occur between April 1 and Sept.
1, 2026, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2026. Full program guidelines, including eligibility and application instructions, can be found here.
This year’s theme encourages organizations to explore how the arts can support public health, strengthen community connection, and improve quality of life. Projects may also serve healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and their families, or engage community members in creative activities that promote physical activity, healthy habits, and overall well-being.
To assist applicants, the arts council will host an application overview session on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 2 p. m.
Eastern. Registration is required.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 or $5,000 (two fixed award levels). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Arts Access Assistance is funded by Kentucky Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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