At this point in time, we have no definitive answers about the N.H. State Council on the Arts’ budget for the next two years. The N.H. House’s version of the budget eliminates the Arts Council entirely, while the N.H. Senate approved $150,000 in direct funding along with up to a total of up to $350,000 in tax credits related to monies that could be raised through donations from the private sector.
The next steps in the state budget process are for a Committee of Conference made up of members of the N.H. House and Senate to create a final budget by June 19 that then will be voted on by the full House and Senate by June 26. The approved budget will then go to Gov. Ayotte, who must sign it or veto it by the end of day on June 30, although she may choose to allow it to become law without her signature. It’s important to note that in New Hampshire the governor does not have the ability to approve or veto line items in the budget.
This means that we will have a definitive answer about the state portion of our budget by the end of June. We do not have any direction on federal funding at this point in time.
Due to all of the above, NH State Council on the Arts has paused FY26-27 grant cycles.
The NH Teen Poet Laureate (NHTPL) program consists of two components: the team itself made up of students in grades 8 to 11 and the seniors who are the actual team leaders, the Teen Poets Laureate.
Candidates will assume responsibilities for their position effective immediately upon their acceptance; however, accepted eighth graders must wait until the following school year to officially join the team. Students must re-apply each year to be a part of the team.
TEAM MEMBERS.
To be eligible for consideration for the NHTPL team, students should consider the following information:
1. They must be enrolled in a NH high school during the time of their appointment.
2. They must be in grades 8 through 11 at the time of applying.
3. They will be involved in weekly meetings and activities.
4. They can contribute in many ways, such as managing the website and online zine, writing letters, editing poetry, seeking ways to spread poetry around the state, doing readings and workshops, visiting schools, thinking of innovative ways to expand the program, assist with program budget, grant writing, and so on.
5. Students can apply at any time to be on the team.
6. Prepare for a possible interview.
The program is supported by A Conversation with Jimmy and Friends, the Poetry Society of NH, the NH State Council on the Arts, NH Poetry Out Loud, and Monadnock Writers' Group.
Any questions, please feel free to contact the NHTPL advisor Jimmy Pappas at jpappas235@gmail.com
For technical questions about Submittable, feel free to contact Allison Hawkins at allison.hawkins@dncr.nh.gov
Arts Conservation License Plate grants fund the conservation of publicly owned artworks, artistic elements of publicly owned facilities that serve as sites for arts programming, projects that improve public access to significant artwork or arts documents, and projects that make historic cultural facilities and the arts programming that takes place in them more accessible to the public.
IMPORTANT: Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent to Apply on official letterhead, to the grant coordinator (by email or hard copy) prior to May 2, 2025 in order for the applicant to be eligible to submit a full grant application. Please click here for detailed guidelines.
Revenues generated by New Hampshire’s Conservation License Plates, often called “Moose Plates,” help to promote, conserve and protect New Hampshire's natural, cultural, and historic resources. Since 2001, the Conservation License Plate program has contributed to the success of many important projects around New Hampshire, helping to preserve the historic character of our state. The NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources receives a percentage of the funds raised from the sales of Conservation License Plates. These funds are directed back into communities through grant programs facilitated by the Department’s Divisions. Interested applicants should apply for funding from the Division whose criteria and eligibility requirements best match their project activities.
Please note that this application is for Arts Council grants only. Guidelines for the other DNCR Divisions can be found at:
- New Hampshire State Library www.nh.gov/nhsl - for the conservation of historic documents
- New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr - for the conservation of historic artifacts and properties
The application deadline for this program is 11:59 PM Friday, June 20, 2025.
This final report form should be used for Artist Entrepreneurial grants only.
FY2024 are due no later than 11:59 PM July 31, 2024.
FY2025 are due no later than 11:59 PM July 31, 2025.
FY2026 are due no later than 11:59 PM July 31, 2026.
Extensions may be requested for up to 90 days. Requests must be submitted in writing to the appropriate grant program coordinator before the deadline for filing has passed. Failure to submit this report by the original or extended due date will make you ineligible to apply for any type of State Arts Council grant for two years from the due date of report.
This final report form should be used for all State Arts Council grants except Public Value Partnerships, Traditional Arts Apprenticeships and Artist Entrepreneurial Grants.
Final reports are due no later than 30 days after the end of the State Fiscal Year (June 30) in which the grant was awarded.
July 31, 2025: Youth Art Projects (YAP)
October 31, 2025: Artist Residencies (AIR) | Organizational Capacity November 30, 2025: Arts in Health (AIH) December 31, 2025: Arts for Community Engagement (ACE) | Traditional Arts Project Grants |ARTS Conservation License Plates (Mooseplates)
Extensions may be requested for up to 90 days. Requests must be submitted in writing to the appropriate grant program coordinator before the deadline for filing has passed. Failure to submit this report by the original or extended due date will make your organization ineligible to apply for any type of State Arts Council grant for two years from the due date of report.
This final report form should be used for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grants only.
The grant period is November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. A final report is due by October 31, 2025. An extension of up to two months may be requested. The request for extension must be made in writing to the grant coordinator before the deadline for filing has passed and should briefly note why the extension is necessary and the date the report will be submitted. Failure to submit the final report by the original or extended due date will result in grantees becoming ineligible to apply for NHSCA funding for two years from the due date of the report. Additionally, failure to submit the final report may result in a withholding of funds from any currently awarded NHSCA grant.
FY2025 Final Reports are due no later than 11:59 pm July 31, 2025.
Extensions may be requested for up to 90 days. Requests must be submitted in writing to the appropriate grant program coordinator before the deadline for filing has passed. Failure to submit this report by the original or extended due date will make your organization ineligible to apply for any type of State Arts Council grant for two years from the due date of report.
FY2021 Final Reports are due no later than 11:59 pm January 31, 2022
Extensions may be requested for up to 90 days. Requests must be submitted in writing to the appropriate grant program coordinator before the deadline for filing has passed. Failure to submit this report by the original or extended due date will make your organization ineligible to apply for any type of State Arts Council grant for two years from the due date of report.