1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Deadline was March 5, 2026; the page reports the RFP is now closed.
Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (FTAP) is sponsored by New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Provides grants to support individualized, structured learning opportunities between an Apprentice artist and one or more Mentor Artists, allowing intermediate-level artists to advance their skills and cultural knowledge in a specific folk and traditional art form.
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (ftap) Grant Program Rules & Instructions | New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Civic IQ Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (ftap) Grant Program Rules & Instructions New Jersey State Council on the Arts , Trenton , NJ · State Sally Van De Water · (609) 875-4948 This grant program provides $10,000 to support an individualized, structured learning opportunity between an Apprentice artist and one or more Mentor Artists.
The grant aims to advance intermediate-level artists' skills and cultural knowledge in specific folk and traditional art forms, fostering the continuation of valued community traditions.
Appropriate skill level and commitment of the Apprentice, Appropriateness and Commitment of Mentor(s), Learning Plan, FTAP Contribute to Long-Term Strength of the Art Form within the Community, Shared cultural identity as defined by Apprentice and Mentor(s) Grant Contract, Final Report This was decided in a budget meeting long before the RFP was public . Civic IQ had it then. Next one doesn't have to get away.
See what's in the pipeline → Frequently Asked Questions How do I respond to this RFP from New Jersey State Council on the Arts? To respond, review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 5, 2026.
For questions, contact Sally Van De Water at (609) 875-4948. What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation? This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals.
Key factors are outlined in the Evaluation Criteria section above. Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score. Where can I find more RFPs from New Jersey State Council on the Arts?
Civic IQ tracks all active and historical solicitations from New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts — giving you a complete picture of the procurement landscape. What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications or licenses, past performance references, and any forms or attachments specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from New Jersey State Council on the Arts for the complete list of required submissions. Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including New Jersey State Council on the Arts in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Some solicitations include set-aside provisions or evaluation preferences for these firms. Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals or requirements.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline? After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This process typically includes an initial compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations or interviews with shortlisted vendors.
The timeline from submission to award varies but usually takes several weeks to months. Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting? Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period.
The primary contact for this solicitation is Sally Van De Water at (609) 875-4948. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders to ensure fairness. Check the solicitation for the question submission deadline and process.
Browse all agencies in NJ → Sally Van De Water — (609) 875-4948 New Jersey State Council on the Arts All RFPs from this agency Vendors & Contracts Decision Makers View full agency profile → See the deal before it's an RFP. We read the rooms where SLED contracts are decided — so you never find out last. The meetings where deals start AI reads every board meeting, council session, and agenda.
You see the project named months before the RFP. The RFPs before they're public We surface solicitations while they're still being drafted — when specs can still move in your favor. The vendor you can displace Contract values, expiration dates, and the incumbent you're about to replace.
Show me deals in my territory → Browse all agencies in NJ → See what's brewing near me → Right now, in a conference room somewhere, an agency is naming the vendor for your next contract. Be the one they name.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Apprentice artists and Mentor Artists in New Jersey with a focus on folk and traditional art forms. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (FTAP) is funded by New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. 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.
NEA's FY2027 Partnership Agreement Grants (2027NEA04PA) put $59 million into 56 state arts agencies with a September 29, 2026 deadline. No individual arts nonprofit can apply. But this is the channel through which most NEA dollars actually reach small organizations — and the supplanting rule and 1-to-1 state cost share determine how much reaches yours.
Read articleOn August 26, 2026, the NEA, NEH and IMLS jointly rescinded the disparate-impact provisions of 45 CFR Part 1110. No comment period, no delayed effective date, and an admission buried in the preamble: across FY2020 through FY2024 the agencies ran zero disparate-impact-only investigations. Here is what actually changes for grantees — and what does not.
Read articleOn August 14, 2026, the California Arts Council approved nearly $24.6 million across 1,200 grant awards. Buried in the release is a rare thing: before-and-after data showing exactly how much the ranked-priority bonus moved the pool. Small organizations went from 53% of applicants to 72% of awardees. Geography moved 19 points. First-time status barely moved at all. Here is what that means for the 2027 cycle.
Read article