Due to changes in funding sources, the N.H. State Council on the Arts is reassessing the programs we offer, including grant support, beginning July 1, 2025. The state legislature has established in statute a “Granite State Patron of the Arts Fund” that will be able to accept donations and provide tax credits; we are working with the New Hampshire Departments of Revenue and Justice on exactly how this will work.
The Arts Project Grants (APG) category supports initiatives that use the arts to strengthen communities and individual wellbeing, enrich K–12 learning, and promote values that encourage creativity and positive impact for the project participants, ultimately helping to build stronger communities across New Hampshire. The intended program recipients are individuals across New Hampshire, including students, families, older adults, individuals with disabilities, military and veterans, law enforcement, and those experiencing physical or mental health challenges. By expanding access to arts experiences that inform, educate, and foster strong, healthy communities, the program reflects the Arts Council’s commitment to supporting meaningful, high-quality arts engagement for all.
Full guidelines and downloadable budget forms for this program are available here.
The deadline for this application is 11:59 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 (for projects occurring between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027).
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.