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Artists Support Program
The Artists Support Program , a program of the Fund for Folk Culture (FFC) underwritten through generous support from the Ford Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The San Francisco Foundation, offers individual folk and traditional artists in the United States the opportunity to pursue activities that will help them to grow artistically and professionally, to better connect with their cultural communities or to develop new audiences for their work.
The program offers grants of up to $5,000 for specific projects or for general expenses necessary to an artist's work. Examples of eligible proposals include (but are not limited to) purchase of materials, supplies or equipment; studio, rehearsal or performance space rental; development of portfolio or marketing materials; CD production; new work development; collaborations with other artists or cultural organizations; international and out-of-state travel for participation in artist gatherings and retreats or conferences; work on collaborative projects; research related to artistic growth; and other creative or professional development activities. In-state apprenticeship activity (frequently supported through state arts agencies or other state folk arts organizations) is not eligible for support.
For Round Three, the Artists Support Program will provide approximately 20 grants to individual folk and traditional artists in the United States. Taking into account that artists' needs are diverse, the Artists Support Program is flexible, encouraging artists to tailor their requests to their particular artistic, cultural or professional needs.
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM:
Who is eligible?
In the past, this grant program was offered to artists living in Washington, Oregon and California. It is now being offered to all folk and traditional artists who are at least 18 years of age, and either citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
How do I apply?
By invitation only. In the past, this program has used an open application process. For Round Three, individual folk and traditional artists will be invited to apply through a nomination process. Because we are expanding the program nationwide and have a limited number of grants to give, we are relying on an extensive network of knowledgeable nominators in all 50 states to nominate artists. Also, with limited staff capacity, we cannot process a massive volume of applications and wish applicants to have a competitive chance. It is possible that we will return to an open application process in the future but, until we can gauge the interest and volume of applications for a nationwide program, the program will be by invitation only.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or the Artists Support Program, please contact Fund for Folk Culture Executive Director Betsy Peterson at (512) 472-8757, #1 or at bpeterson@folkculture.org .
If you received a grant through this program in 2005-2006 (Round Two), you are not eligible to apply in Round Three.
Awards will be announced on or around July 15, 2007
Descriptions of Artists Support Program Organization Grants - 2005-2006
Descriptions of Artists Support Program Grants - 2005-2006
Descriptions of Artists Support Program Grants - 2004