Who Can Apply: Mentor artists who are practicing artists, at least 18 years old, and United States citizens, legal residents, or refugees; apprentices must live in Idaho.
The Focus: Supports a mentor-apprentice learning partnership to continue artistic traditions of a shared cultural heritage.
The Funding: Up to $3,000, disbursed to the mentor artist.
Key Requirements: Apply online at grants.arts.idaho.gov with applicable work samples; ensure final reports for past Commission grants are submitted and approved, and plan a public presentation or demonstration within a maximum ten-month apprenticeship.
DeadlineSunday, January 31, 2027
AwardUp to $3,000
DurationThe length of the apprenticeship must not exceed ten months.
LocationID
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesTraditional arts, Folk and traditional arts
Age range18–
Application notesApply online at grants.arts.idaho.gov. First-time applicants must create a user account approved by Commission staff during regular business hours. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date; late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Annual grants are approved at the May Commission meeting, applicants are notified in June, and funds become available in July.