Sometimes difficulties come because we expect them, and the process of filling out a state application may be accompanied by apprehensive expectations, understandably.
On one hand, for those of you completing these forms for the
first time, it is not a new thought that all things are difficult before they
are easy. Those of you already familiar with the process, on the other hand,
are slightly comforted by knowing “the second step in the right direction
is the most difficult.”
With this in mind, we have invested many hours in making these requirements clear,
concise, and approachable. And because another aphorism says “the most
difficult thing to find is the way to the signposts,” every effort was
made to arrange the sections in an orderly, defined, comprehensible, and well-marked
manner.
Kitrina Marcroft, Hailey, Idaho
Before you apply, however, there is considerable information to absorb; it is, therefore, essential that you read the guideline sections for your artistic area in their entirety and comply with the deadline dates.
These guidelines were designed to help you find the resources to make your art project a success. You will discover how we can help you use the arts to revitalize and invigorate your career or community, enrich a child’s education, or preserve cultural traditions across the state.
In the pages that follow, each applicant will learn that a distinct division stands between individuals, organizations, and arts education—and within each respective category, all specific programs are listed: literature, visual arts, media arts and performing arts, folk and traditional arts, and arts education. We have grants and awards for constituents as diverse as an artist in Moscow framing work for an exhibition in Seattle, or a writer in Boise awarded the Rome Prize giving rural readings, or a school in Grangeville hosting a rug-hooking residency, or a theater company in Pocatello performing a fledging play. Culture is community property, and the range of our support for arts activities spans every latitude and ethnicity in Idaho. We encourage your aspirations; we welcome your participation; we invite your perceptive comments and suggestions.
Notable Changes
- This
guidelines booklet is for THREE YEARS. (See Deadline
page.)
- Individuals
in all discipline areas, except literature, are now required to submit an artist
statement (see Application Requirement for
Individuals).
- The
Public Art and Cultural Facilities grant program has been suspended indefinitely.
- Organizations
or informal groups applying for QuickProjects no longer need to have a pending
501(c)(3) application but can apply through an eligible fiscal agent. (See Legal
Requirements/Policies for fiscal agent information and Support For Organizations
page for eligibility requirements.)
- Organizations
applying for QuickProjects may now apply for activities that are ongoing or part
of their normal season.
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