FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Arts Council is seeking applications for its Arts Access Assistance: Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning grant that will provide funding to create arts experiences for groups of people 65 and older in Kentucky communities.
Grants of $5,000 will be awarded through the competitive application process. The purpose of the Arts Access Assistance: Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning Grant is to support quality arts programming for populations in the Commonwealth in environments where arts are not the primary emphasis. The grant application deadline is Oct. 6. The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Public libraries, cooperative extension offices, social service agencies, senior citizens centers, health departments and other community-based organizations serving Kentuckians.
- Kentucky nonprofit organizations with 501(c) (3) status who do not conduct arts programming as a primary activity. Verification of your tax-exempt status may be found on the IRS website (www.irs.gov).
- Government agencies, colleges and universities are eligible if the project primarily serves the population defined by the theme.
- For-profit social service agencies with resident populations (nursing homes, mental health facilities, independent living centers, group homes, etc.) and correctional facilities.
Applicants are required to work with experienced teaching artists or a Kentucky Arts Partnership organization to provide programming.
Grant guidelines can be accessed on the arts council’s website.
The application can be accessed through the arts council’s online grant portal.
Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning Grants are supported by a $60,000 award from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and Aroha Philanthropies. In addition to this application opportunity, the arts council will use funds to conduct workshops, trainings and other activities throughout the current fiscal year to address and examine creative aging in Kentucky. The arts council is working in consultation and partnership with the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living to promote all activities.
For application questions or more information, contact Emily B. Moses, executive staff advisor, at emilyb.moses@ky.gov.