Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.
Donor Name: Arizona Commission on the Arts
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
What Does It Fund?
- Youth Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…
- Focus on young people, ages 24 and under,
- Occur outside of traditional school hours (before/after school and/or during school holidays/breaks), and
- Center arts learning practices.
- Such projects should also…
- Provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments,
- Honor youth voices, narratives, and perspectives, and
- Utilize the assets of the community being served.
- Projects may take place in
- Arts venues,
- Community centers,
- School sites, and
- Other youth-oriented settings.
Funding Information
Organizations can request $2,500 to $5,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligible Expenses
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
- Artist, consultant, and other fees
- Administrative costs related to the project
- Materials or supplies
- In-state travel costs
- Technology
- Documentation
- Evaluation.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
- Arizona nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status
- Schools/school districts
- Units of government.
For more information, visit Arizona Commission on the Arts.
