Professional Development
This quarterly grant opportunity supports the professional development of artists and arts administrators. Applicants may receive funds for attending a conference, workshop, or other form of professional development.
Eligibility and Restrictions
- Applicant must be a practicing artist, arts administrator, K-12 teacher, educator, or Commission Teaching Artist
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old
- Applicant must be a United States citizen, legal resident, or refugee, and be an Idaho resident for at least one year prior to the application deadline
- Final reports for past Commission grants and awards must be submitted and approved
- Applicant may receive one Quarterly Grant in a fiscal year. The State of Idaho’s fiscal year runs July 1 through the following June 30
- Fellowship, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, and Writer in Residence recipients are not eligible for a Professional Development grant during their award year or term
- Individuals who currently are enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program are not eligible
- Multiple Professional Development applications for the same event or opportunity will not be accepted from members or staff of single organizations with budgets over $50,000. Two applications for the same event will be allowed from members or staff of organizations with budgets under $50,000
- Activities cannot begin until July 1, 2023 and must begin before July 1, 2024
To apply for this grant, follow the link to grants.arts.idaho.gov. If you’re new to our online application system you will need to create a user account and be approved by Commission staff. New account registrations are approved during regular business hours. Questions? Call 208-334-2119 or email info@arts.idaho.gov
Please follow this link to grants.arts.idaho.gov and log in to your account. Lookup your grant and proceed to the Final Report. Questions? Call 334-2119 or email info@arts.idaho.gov