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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Arts and Climate Grant

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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Arts and Climate Grant — Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
  • Who Can Apply: Artists or groups of artists 18+ who have lived in Rhode Island at least one year, are U.S. legal residents with a tax ID, and are not currently enrolled in an arts degree or full-time high school program.
  • The Focus: Artist-instigated arts and culture projects in Rhode Island that translate climate change information into accessible visuals, stories, and experiences to build climate literacy and public support for climate action.
  • The Funding: Up to $5,000; partial awards possible (minimum $1,000 or 50% of request, whichever is higher).
  • Key Requirements: Eligibility checklist; project plan and budget using RISCA templates; bio/CV/resume; up to 3 work samples (max 10 images / 10 min video / 10 min audio / 20 pages writing) in an open Google Drive folder; work sample list; one-page testimonial; short narrative responses on artistic vibrancy, community engagement, and climate connection.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
AwardUp to $5,000
DurationProject must occur between January 1 and December 30, 2027
Program datesJanuary 1 – December 30, 2027
LocationRI
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
DisciplinesAll artistic disciplines, Community-engaged art, Climate-focused projects
Age range18–
Application notesApplications open Oct 1, 2026 in RISCA's Foundant online grant portal for individuals; deadline Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Required templates: RISCA Artist Project Budget, Project Plan and Work Samples List. Work samples must be in a Google Drive folder open to anyone with the link (or link and password). Projects cannot be part of a nonprofit or formal entity's work; in-kind donations are allowed. The funded portion of the activity must take place in Rhode Island. Guidelines give the project period as Jan. 1–Dec. 30, 2027; the application form says January 1–December 31, 2027. Notifications mid-December 2026 (tentative); final report due Jan. 31, 2028.
ContactMollie.Flanagan@arts.ri.gov
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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)

Organization based in Providence