Youth Arts Engagement Grant

Support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours. Supports arts learning projects for young people ages 24 and under that occur outside traditional school hours (before/after school and during school holidays/breaks). Projects must center arts learning practices, provide opportunities for creative expression in safe environments, honor youth voices and perspectives, and utilize community assets. Projects may occur in arts venues, community centers, school sites, and other youth-oriented settings. Arts learning projects feature sequential, hands-on learning through artistic disciplines including dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, traditional and folk arts, and visual arts. No cash match required. One application per organization per fiscal year. Program Details Arizona Commission on the Arts is a funding organization that offers the Youth Arts Engagement Grant grant program to support arts and cultural programs, environment energy, and social services. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Arizona Commission on the Arts through Arizona Commission on the Arts. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs, environment energy, and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Arizona Commission on the Arts or on Arizona Commission on the Arts before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $2K – $5K. Applications are due by April 16, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs, environment energy, and social services. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Arizona Commission on the Arts. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Arizona Commission on the Arts.

Award details

Award range: $2K – $5K. Applications close on April 16, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Environment Energy · Social Services