The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is seeking applications for its 2027 Arts and Health Incubator Grant.
Donor Name: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Arts and Health Incubator Grant (AHG-INC) for FY27 will fund organizations or artists for planning, professional development, capacity building, pilot projects, or coalition building that utilize the arts to address one of the following RI 2030 Health Priorities: physical health & well-being, behavioral health, older adults & caregiving, healthcare system strengthening, and/or equity for underserved communities.
During the project period, grantees will participate in the Arts and Health Peer Learning Cohort. This group of artists, creatives, organization leaders, and health professionals will convene to share knowledge, challenges, best practices, and evaluation strategies.
Grant Program Goals
- Innovative ideas that use the arts to address the RI 2030 Health Priorities.
- Stronger recognition of the arts as essential to health and well-being.
- Increased understanding of the role of the arts in supporting health outcomes.
- Expanded recognition of the arts as an integral component of health and well-being strategies.
- Deeper network and stronger connections between arts and health.
Funding Information
Award Amount: Up to $7,000 for organizations; up to $5,000 for individuals.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
Uses of Funds
Funds from the incubator grant may be used for the following:
- Planning
- Capacity building
- Professional development
- Pilot projects
- Evaluations
- Coalition building.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists that live in Rhode Island. See details under “Eligibility for Individuals” section.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Rhode Island. Eligible nonprofit organizations may include health-based, social service, community-based, or arts and cultural organizations.
- Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island.
For more information, visit RISCA.
