FEE: Free to Apply

LRAC Artist Quick Start Grant Applications Open

Application Opens: June 25, 2026 | Lake Region Arts Council

The Artist Quick Start Grant provides $2,000 to support activities and projects that advance artistic achievement and career development. This opportunity is open to individual artists in all disciplines—including visual, literary, music, performance, and interdisciplinary arts—who live within LRAC's nine-county region and have never previously received artist funding through an LRAC grant program.

Whether you're pursuing a new creative project, attending professional development opportunities, or investing in your artistic practice, the Artist Quick Start Grant can help you take the next step in your career.

Application Opens: June 25, 2026

Deadlines: July 23, 2026

FEE: Free to Apply

Fall Project Grant for Organizations

Application Opens: July 20, 2026 | Deadline: August 27, 2026 | Lake Region Arts Council

The Fall Project Grant provides up to $4,500 to support arts programming by nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions within LRAC's nine-county region.

Funding may be used for a variety of arts activities, including productions, exhibitions, touring artists, artist residencies, workshops, and other projects that engage communities through the arts.

A 20% cash or in-kind match is required.

Application Opens: July 20, 2026

Deadline: August 27, 2026