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 may not begin until 3 weeks after the application deadline
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