Youth Arts Project Grants (YAP)

Deadline: April 12, 2024
Project Dates: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

Grant Coordinator: Allison Hawkins
Allison.Hawkins@dncr.nh.gov
603/271-0791

Match will not be required for FY25 grant applications

Youth Arts Project (YAP) Grants fund high-quality educational opportunities in the arts. Arts learning fosters positive social and emotional skills and bolsters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. YAP grants broaden access to diverse forms of artistic and cultural practices and can engage youth in contributing to community goals. Grants fund programs in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing. NHSCA is committed to sustaining the capacity of teaching artists and supporting their impact on local communities. Engaging teaching artists to lead the arts learning is a core element of this program.

• Click here to download the grant guidelines in PDF format.
• Click here to download the budget form in MS Excel format.
• Click here to download the budget form in PDF format.
• Click here to start the online application.

Please click here to download written instructions on how to fill out the online application.

Please watch the video tutorials below for more information.

Online Application System Instructional Video

Budget Form Instructional Video

First time applicants are encouraged to contact the Arts Education Grant Coordinator prior to submitting an application.

For accessibility accommodation requests including alternate formats please contact Cassandra Mason at Cassandra.A.Mason@dncr.nh.gov or 603-271-7926. 

Last updated: February 20, 2024