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 Patron of the Arts Fund” that is able to accept donations and provide tax credits.
Each year artists interested in engaging with NH schools and communities for arts learning may apply to be included in the New Hampshire Arts Education (AE) Roster of Teaching Artists. Applications are reviewed by an independent panel for artistic quality and the ability of the artist to share their artistic process with others in educational settings. The Roster is published online on the New England creative directory, CreativeGround. The guidelines and recommendation form for this program can be found here. The deadline for this application is rolling.
The Arts in Health Artist Directory is a resource for organizations in search of artists who are experienced and skilled in leading projects that deliver health and healing benefits within a variety of health care settings, or in leading public health-focused work in partnership with health-based entities and professionals. Artists may apply to either the Health & Healing Track or the Public Health Track, or they may submit separate applications to both. Performing, literary, media and visual artists are eligible to apply. Guidelines for this program can be found here. Deadline is rolling.
The Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing is a directory of traditional artists, community scholars, and folklorists who are available for performances, demonstrations, workshops, and other community-based presentations in New Hampshire. The Traditional Arts and Folklife Listing is a resource for arts organizations, museums, community groups, schools, and other groups that want to include traditional arts and artists in their programs and for artists who wish to present their traditions in community settings. The Listing provides information about the artist, their traditional art form, and types of presentations offered. Full application guidelines can be found here. Applications for this Listing are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 the following State Arts Council grants:
December 31, 2026: ARTS Conservation License Plates (Mooseplates)
June 30, 2027: ARTS Conservation License Plates ROUND TWO (Mooseplates)
Extensions may be requested per each grant program's specific grant guidelines. 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.