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Grants

"Now, more than ever, we need to attend to the health of the arts sector and recognize that its health has implications for the well-being and health of our nation.”
– NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson

Grants Offered by ASCA

Arts Education, Organizations, or Individual! Select which one matters to you!

Our Grants

17 Results

Alaska Statewide Teaching Roster

It is a juried list of artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in the schools, and who demonstrate the skills necessary to work as a teaching artist in a variety of educational settings.

Deadline: Round 1: May 15 and Round 2: November 1
  • Arts Education
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Art Educator Fellowships

Rasmuson Foundation initiated the Arts Educator Fellowships to encourage the reconnection of artists who are teachers to the practice of their art

Deadline: Annually March 15
  • Arts Education
  • Individuals
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Artists in Schools
 Grants

The Artists in Schools grant program is supported by the State of Alaska and the National Endowment for the Arts with additional funding from the Rasmuson Foundation

Deadline: Round 1: May 15 and Round 2: November 1
  • Arts Education
  • Organizations
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Boochever fellowship

Created in 2001 to support and recognize Alaskan artists, the fund was established by the Boochever family to honor Connie Boochever, a longtime supporter of the arts, who passed away in 1999.

Biennially
  • Individuals
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Career Opportunity Grants

This grant supports of high-quality arts and cultural programs for youth that emphasize skill acquisition and direct participation.

Deadline: June 1, September, December 1, March 1
  • Individuals
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Community Arts Development

Community Arts Development Grants assist small nonprofit Alaskan organizations in developing art programs in underserved areas of the state and/or underserved disciplines.

Deadline: June 1, September, December 1, March 1
  • Organizations
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Cultural Collaborations Access Grants

Access Grants, bringing Arts to Kids, are awards of up to $1,000 to support high-quality, short term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at a school site, during the school day.

Rolling: at least 30 days prior to the planned activity.
  • Arts Education
  • Organizations
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Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants

Excursion Grants, bringing Kids to Arts, are awards of up to $600 ($1,000 for eligible Title I schools,) to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events

Rolling: at least 30 days prior to the planned activity
  • Arts Education
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Cultural Collaborations Project Grants

Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are matching awards of up to $6,000 in support of high-quality arts

Biannually: June 1 and December 1
  • Arts Education
  • Organizations
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Harper Arts Touring Fund

The Harper Arts Touring Fund was established by the Rasmuson Foundation in 2002 to increase access to high quality performing arts

Rolling: at least 90 days prior to the planned activity.
  • Organizations
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Helen Walker Performing 
Arts Grants

The Helen Walker Performing Arts Fund Grant is named for Helen A. Walker, a major arts advocate in the state until her death in 1996.

Deadline: June 1, September, December 1, March 1
  • Organizations
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Literary Arts

The Alaska Literary Awards were established in 2014 by the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, through a generous gift from Peggy Shumaker and Joe Usibelli.  The Alaska State Council on the Arts administers the program.

Annually
  • Individuals
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Master Artist and Apprentice Grant

The Alaska State Council on the Arts' mission is to foster the development of the arts for all Alaskans through education, partnerships, grants, and services.

Deadline: June 1, September, December 1, March 1
  • Individuals
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Operating Support Grants

Operating Support grants are annual or biennial grants available to eligible organizational applicants to support a portion of ongoing artistic and administrative functions.

Deadline: March 1
  • Organizations
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Workshop Grants

Workshop Grants support unique, arts-related activities of limited duration that offer Alaskans the opportunity to participate in an arts activity not regularly available in their community.

Deadline: June 1, September, December 1, March 1
  • Organizations
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Youth Cultural Heritage Fast Track Grants

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity.

Rolling: at least 30 days prior to the planned activity.
  • Arts Education
  • Organizations
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Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants

Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grantees will convene as a group for discussion and network development in 2023, with dates to be determined.

November 15, 2024
  • Arts Education
  • Organizations
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Manage Your Award

Learn how to manage your ASCA grant, including submitting reports, updating your vendor profile, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. Visit the Manage Award page for details.

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Alaska State Council on the Arts

161 Klevin Street, Suite 102 Anchorage, AK 99508-1506
Telephone: 907-269-6610 Toll-free: 1-888-278-7424
Fax: 907-269-6601 TTY: 1-800-770-8973
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