Delaware Division of the Arts Artist Opportunity Grants

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Who Can Apply: Delaware residents of at least one year, 18 or older, not enrolled in a degree-granting program and not current DDOA Individual Artist Fellowship recipients; individuals or collaborations. Past Opportunity Grant recipients wait twelve months.
The Focus: Unique short-term professional and artistic development (e.g., study with a master, residencies or exchanges) or presentation opportunities (materials, professional services, equipment or space rental for an exhibition, performance or publication).
The Funding: Up to 80% of the opportunity cost, not to exceed $1,000; travel not covered.
Key Requirements: Online via smARTDE: contact information, proof of Delaware residency (two documents with matching name and address), approved Delaware eSupplier Number, narrative questions, support documents for the opportunity, project budget, professional résumé, and work samples.

DeadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

AwardApplicants can request up to 80% of the opportunity cost, with requests not to exceed $1,000.

LocationDE

ParticipationRemote

Age range18–

Application notesApplicants must provide an approved State of Delaware eSupplier Number; new registration can take up to 10 business days. A twelve-month waiting period (deadline to deadline) applies to prior Opportunity Grant recipients; priority may be given to new applicants. The October 15 deadline covers activities starting November 15 (the web page says through February 15; the 9/2/2026 guidelines PDF says through January 15). Notification within four weeks of the deadline. Final reports are due 30 days after project completion. Contact: Roxanne Stanulis, Artist Programs and Services, 302-577-8283.

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Delaware Division of the Arts

Organization based in Wilmington