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Individual Artists Fellowship (Various States) is sponsored by Various State Arts Councils (e.g., California Arts Council, Alabama State Arts Council, Iowa Arts Council, Kentucky Arts Council, Maine Arts Commission, Maryland State Arts Council, Massachusetts Cultural Council, South Dakota Arts Council, Tennessee Arts Commission, Utah Arts Council, District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Idaho Commission on the Arts).
Many state arts councils offer fellowships to individual artists across various disciplines, including media arts. These fellowships aim to support artists in their creative practice, career development, and contributions to the arts within their respective states.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists residing in the specific state offering the fellowship. Eligibility criteria, including discipline rotation and specific requirements, vary by state arts council. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by state (e.g., $5,000 in Alabama, $1,000-$6,000 in Maryland). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Individual Artists Fellowship (Various States) is funded by Various State Arts Councils (e.g., California Arts Council, Alabama State Arts Council, Iowa Arts Council, Kentucky Arts Council, Maine Arts Commission, Maryland State Arts Council, Massachusetts Cultural Council, South Dakota Arts Council, Tennessee Arts Commission, Utah Arts Council, District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Idaho Commission on the Arts). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Svane Family Foundation Culture Forward Grants is a $5 million grant initiative from the Svane Family Foundation that supports arts and culture projects attracting families, students, and young professionals to Downtown San Francisco. The program is open to individual artists, artist collectives, and arts and culture organizations. Applications opened January 7, 2025, and remain open on a rolling basis through 2027, with projects reviewed and awarded quarterly. The next application deadline is 11:59 PM on March 1, 2026. Applicants may submit one application per quarterly grant cycle and are eligible to reapply in subsequent cycles. Interested applicants should review the grant guidelines and watch the application tutorial before submitting through the Svane Family Foundation Submission Manager.
Artist Support Grant (North Carolina) is sponsored by Various state arts agencies (e.g., in Florida, Idaho, North Carolina). This regional grant program provides direct support to individual artists for professional and artistic development, either to enhance their skills and abilities to create work, or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring the work to audiences.
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