BISMARCK — North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) invites artists, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions across the state to apply for funding through its Fiscal Year 2027 grant programs. Fiscal Year 2027 runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

With opportunities ranging from artist development to community arts initiatives, NDCA’s grants help sustain and expand North Dakota’s vibrant creative sector.

NDCA noted many programs have limited funding, so early submission is highly recommended. Artists and organizations are encouraged to apply for more than one program based on needs and eligibility.

Applications are now being accepted, with funding decisions dependent on panel review in May and approval by the NDCA Board at its June 2026 meeting.

Grants available include:

— Accessibility Grant (Up to $2,000) to support projects that increase arts accessibility for all audiences.

— Artist Growth & Development ($5,000) to provide support for two individual artists’ new creative projects in the disciplines of theater and dance.

— Arts in Education Collaboration (Up to $6,000) to strengthen partnerships between K-12 educational institutions and artists.

— Community Arts Access (Up to $4,000) to expand arts programming in all disciplines in urban and rural North Dakota communities.

— Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship (Up to $4,500) to preserve and pass down cultural traditions. Contact the program officer, Troyd Geist, at tgeist@nd.gov for assistance with application submissions.

Recurring Deadline Grants will open soon. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to project start date; visit each program’s webpage for upcoming FY27 deadlines. The programs are:

— Artist in Residence (Up to $3,000) to support artist-led residencies in K-12 schools and educational settings.

— Professional Development (Up to $1,000) to assist artists and arts organization representatives with arts-related learning opportunities.

— Special Projects (Up to $1,500) to fund arts initiatives, events and projects in all disciplines.

For general grant information, including questions about the online grant system, call 328-7590.