State Arts Council Grant Information

Before applying for a grant, please visit our Grants Basics section below. You will find information on grants deadlines, how the grant application process works, grantee responsibilities, a glossary of grant terms, frequently asked questions, and a schedule of grants workshops. There are even some grant writing tips as well as information on setting up a non-profit organization.

• Grant Basics

The Arts Council supports the efforts of arts and non-arts organizations and individual artists through a variety of grants. We have three portals that can help you find information on the grant category that you are most interested in applying for:

• Arts Organizations
• Individual Artists
• Arts Partners (Schools, State Agencies, Community Nonprofits, History & Farm Museums, Municipalities, Health Care Providers, and Nursing Homes)

Looking for application forms or final report forms?

• Forms

All grantees are required to credit the NH State Arts Council. Click below to find various versions of our logo:

• NHSCA Logo Download Center

Grants are reviewed by panelists drawn from the community. Would you like to apply to be a panelist or nominate someone?

• Panelist Nominations