Partnership Grants Supports schools in strengthening their use of the arts as a primary vehicle for teaching and learning through the involvement of professional artists and community arts resources. A partnership may be made up of several partners but at least one must be an arts organization and one must be a school or school district. Folklife Documentary Program Provides funds to artist and organizations for projects that document the state's traditional culture. Documentary methods may include audio and videotape recording, filmmaking and photography. Folklife Projects Provides funds for projects that promote public knowledge and appreciation of the state's folk arts and folklife resources including festivals, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, radio programs and publications.
Funds are also available to organizations to hire a professional folklorist or folklife specialist.
Funds are provided to support the organization's artistic and administrative functions. Grassroots Arts Program Allocates funds for local arts programming to all 100 counties on a per-capita basis. Designated County Partners receive and administer these Grassroots allocations in 80 counties. Organizations in counties without DCP's may apply directly to the Council for funds. Local Arts Council Salary Assistance Provides funds to local arts councils to hire new permanent professional staff.