How much is the YoungArts- Creative Microgrants scholarship?

The YoungArts- Creative Microgrants scholarship amount is Up to $5,000 (from $29,000 monthly allocation).

When is the deadline for YoungArts- Creative Microgrants?

The application period for the YoungArts- Creative Microgrants is Rolling - monthly open call – Ongoing monthly.

What type of scholarship is YoungArts- Creative Microgrants?

The YoungArts- Creative Microgrants is a Nationwide scholarship for theatre students.

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Scholarship details

Funder: National YoungArts Foundation
Study level: YoungArts alumni/award winners (any age/discipline)
Scholarship type: Nationwide
Opens: Rolling - monthly open call
Deadline: Ongoing monthly
Typical award size: Up to $5,000 (from $29,000 monthly allocation)
Website: Apply or learn more

Eligibility criteria

All YoungArts award winners with completed YoungArts Post profile. Funds professional/artistic development: equipment, materials, studio rental, residency travel, conference registration, collaborators, printing. Ineligible: ongoing non-artistic monthly expenses, religious/sectarian programs, political groups, expenses incurred before grant payment date.

Application steps

Complete YoungArts Post profile.
Apply for Creative Microgrant describing eligible artistic/professional expenses.
Await monthly review/allocation.
Use funds only for approved post-payment expenses.

Required materials

YoungArts Post profile
Creative microgrant application with expense description/budget

Overview

Microgrants provide up to $5,000 monthly to award winners seeking support for a wide range of artist needs and professional development opportunities, including travel expenses to a residency, registration fees for a conference or class, the purchase of equipment, studio rental fees and more.

Past recipients

YoungArts winners from 1981 to present across all disciplines; featured periodically in Microgrant Monday updates