Funding for Expanding Career Development Opportunities in Kentucky (USA)
GrantID: 74874
Grant Funding Amount Low: $50
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $500
Summary
There’s a small-scale grant opportunity available to support creative work and career growth for artists in a particular region of the United States. This initiative is tailored specifically for individuals—artists themselves—who live in that area. The goal is to provide a quick, accessible infusion of funding to help boost professional artistic development, broaden an artist’s audience or impact, and enhance connections within creative networks.
These modest awards are capped at a few hundred dollars and require recipients to share a portion of the cost—typically with three parts from the granting body matching one part from the applicant. The funds are flexible enough to be used for a variety of purposes: attending retreats or residencies, presenting work at performances or exhibitions, showcasing films or presentations at festivals or panels, shipping artwork, covering travel to opportunities, paying submission or entry fees, or hosting gatherings of peers. The emphasis is on meaningful career-building activities rather than basic operating expenses.
Applicants must reside in the specified region and have a prior relationship with the granting entity. The process is refreshingly low-friction: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and decisions come quickly, making it ideal for unexpected or timely development needs. The intention is to offer nimble support for artists advancing social change through their work, particularly those aligned with a feminist perspective.
This program is designed to fill in the gaps between larger grant cycles, offering flexible and immediate funding to help individual creatives act on emerging opportunities. It’s a great match for artists looking to seize a professional moment—whether that’s exhibiting, connecting, or exploring something new—with a small boost that can make a big difference.
Organizations and individuals based in Kentucky who are engaged in Arts, Culture, History & Humanities may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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