Youth Arts Engagement Grant - Arizona Commission on the Arts

Overview

Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people ages 24 and under that occur outside of traditional school hours. Projects should provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments, honor youth voices and perspectives, and utilize community assets. They may take place in arts venues, community centers, school sites, and other youth-oriented settings.

Eligible Disciplines

Artistic and/or cultural disciplines may include, but are not limited to dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, traditional and folk arts, and visual arts.

Award Amount

Organizations can request $2,500 to $5,000. There is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.

Eligibility

• Arizona nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status
• Schools/school districts
• Units of government
• Unincorporated organizations without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor
• One application per fiscal year per organization

Eligible Expenses

Grant funds may be used for artist, consultant, and other fees; administrative costs related to the project; materials or supplies; in-state travel costs; technology; documentation; and evaluation.

Key Dates

• Application opens: March 2, 2026 08:00 AM (MST)
• Submission deadline: April 16, 2026 11:59 PM (MST)
• Funds delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork is submitted

How to Apply

Submit your application through SurveyMonkey Apply at https://azarts.smapply.io/. You may type your proposal narrative or upload audio recordings (MP3 files) of your responses. Each narrative question has a maximum word count and recording length.

Contact

For accommodation requests or questions, contact Elisa García-Radcliffe, Director of Arts Learning, at (602) 771-6528 or [email protected].