Alaska State Council on the Arts Workshops Grants

The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), a state-funded arts agency, administers Workshop Grants to support arts-related activities that provide Alaskans with access to artistic experiences not commonly available in their communities. ASCA operates under the Department of Education and Early Development and works to promote arts development and access throughout the state. The Workshop Grants reflect this mission by fostering short-term, high-impact cultural programming in diverse artistic disciplines. Workshop Grants are intended for organizations across Alaska aiming to offer visual, performing, traditional, craft, media, or literary arts programming, as well as training in arts administration. The goal is to provide residents, especially in underserved or rural areas, with unique opportunities to participate in arts programming that would otherwise not be accessible locally. Funded activities must be time-limited and clearly distinguished from regular programming, and proposals should show how the workshop is unique or impactful to the targeted audience. Applicants may include organizations from any part of Alaska, and funding can be applied to direct workshop costs such as artist fees, materials, venue rentals, or other necessary expenses tied directly to the workshop delivery. The program does not specify maximum or minimum award amounts, and the total program funding is not disclosed. Matching requirements are not mentioned, so applicants are advised to consult the grant system or ASCA staff for clarification if needed. Applications are accepted on a quarterly cycle, with four annual deadlines: June 1 for workshops beginning July 1; September 1 for workshops beginning October 1; December 1 for workshops beginning January 1; and March 1 for workshops beginning April 1. Regardless of the start date, all funded activity must be completed by June 30 of the same fiscal year. Grants are reviewed by the Council Trustees after each deadline, and applicants are notified of decisions shortly thereafter. To apply, interested organizations must access the online grant system via the ASCA website. The application process may include standard organizational details, project descriptions, and budget documentation, though specific questions are not listed in the source. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to Patti Lillie at 907-269-7978 or via email at patti.lillie@alaska.gov for technical assistance or guidance during the application process. The grant program is recurring and remains active year-round, following its quarterly structure. ASCA recommends staying informed about funding opportunities through its newsletter. Their office is located at 161 Klevin Street, Suite 102, Anchorage, AK 99508-1506, with general inquiries handled via asca.info@alaska.gov or the toll-free number 1-888-278-7424.