The Helen Walker Performing Arts Grant, a program of the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation and administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, supports performing arts throughout Alaska.
Donor Name: Alaska State Council on the Arts
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $5,000
Details:
Funding Information
Awards average between $500 and $2,000, grants up to $5,000 may be requested.
Funding awards are determined based on the following review criteria:
- Extent to which community (geographic or cultural) lacks access to the arts;
- The artistic quality of the proposed project;
- Impact of the project on the organization and/or the community;
- Education opportunities and outreach to the community;
Eligible Applicants
- Alaska nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status, in business for at least three years;
- Units of government;
- Tribal entities and schools if the project is not part of school curriculum or for credit.
Eligible Projects
- Presenting/touring presentations including: theater, dance, opera/musical theater, music, performances for young audiences, literary readings/storytelling, folk & traditional arts, and media arts. Funds can be used for any expenses directly related to the project.
- Presentations specifically designed to attract new audiences, reach underserved populations (geographic, economic or individuals with disabilities) or underserved performing arts disciplines
- Participation in workshops, conferences and other professional development opportunities for performing arts organizations volunteer and/or paid staff
For more information, visit Alaska State Council on the Arts.