Montana Arts Council Announces $750,000 in ARPA Funding

Program provides one-time grant opportunity for professional artists made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts.

• Eric Heidle
• March 18 2022

The Montana Arts Council (MAC) announces a one-time grant opportunity for professional artists made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The ARPA Artist grants for individuals opened March 17^th with funds available to support specific, definable projects including presentations, performances, tours, workshops, research, and the creation of artwork. In April, an operating support grant for 501c3 arts organizations will follow; details for that grant will be made available soon.

“The ARPA Artist grants allow the Montana Arts Council to directly support artists for the creation of new work,” says Council chair Cyndy Andrus. “They represent a unique opportunity for Montanans working in the arts to continue recovering from two years of disruption due to the pandemic.” With award amounts ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, these grants are available to professionals working in any artistic discipline. In the weeks leading up to the April 21^st deadline, the Montana Arts Council will be hosting several Zoom webinars to answer questions and provide technical support for applicants.

For more program information and details about how to apply, visit art.mt.gov/arpa.