Vermont Arts Council Grants
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Vermont Arts Council
- Study level
- Professional practicing artists (18+; not primarily a student tuition scholarship)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Varies by program
- Deadline
- Multiple: Creative Aging 10/13/26; Early Childhood Arts Partnership 10/12/26; Artist Development 01/24/27 (reopens late Nov 2026)
- Typical award size
- Artist Development: up to $2,000; Creation Grants: $5,000 ($10,000 option for performing arts groups); other programs vary
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Vermont residents for at least one year, age 18+, practicing artists in visual, craft, performing, literary, media/design, or multidisciplinary arts. Artist Development supports skill-building, business viability, documentation, marketing, equipment, studio rental, conferences. Creation Grants support new work. Prior Council grant reports must be current.
Application steps
- Create Vermont Arts Council grant portal account (1–2 day approval).
- Review guidelines for Artist Development, Creation, or other open programs.
- Apply for least funding needed.
- Submit by program deadline; complete final report after grant period.
Required materials
- Online grant application
- Project/budget narrative
- Work samples as required
- Residency verification
Overview
Not published
Past recipients
Vermont artists across disciplines; Council is primary statewide arts funder for individuals and organizations
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