The Decentralized Arts Funding Program makes the arts available in all areas of the state by giving people in each parish the opportunity to develop arts programs that meet their local needs. Using the latest census figures for parish populations, the program will allocate approximately fifty cents for each resident of the parish. These funds will be granted to applicant organizations in the parish that receives the allocation.
Applicants compete only against other organizations and individuals within their parish.
The St. Tammany Parish Arts Commission administers this program on behalf of the State of Louisiana in our parish. Local, parish, or state governmental agencies such as libraries or municipalities. This is not a fellowship or award of merit. Applications and guidelines are available on the internet by clicking on this link . Click the St. Tammany Arts Commission link under community services.