The Folk and Traditional Arts are defined as those artistic practices which are community or family-based and express that community’s aesthetic heritage and tradition.

Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships (FAA) are designed to foster the sharing of traditional (folk) artistic skills between a mentor and an apprentice who is already familiar with the genre. The program creates this opportunity specifically for individuals who share a common cultural heritage.

Award Amount: Up to $7,000.

Who can apply?

• Folk and Traditional Art mentor artists that live in Rhode Island.

• All potential applicants to the FAA Grant program must contact the Arts and Cultural Sustainability Program Director to discuss their application before the deadline.

Timelines

April 1 Deadline

• Grants open for applications on February 1.

• Deadline is April 1 at 11:59 p.m. 

• Funding period supports apprenticeships occurring between July 1 and June 30, the State’s Fiscal Year.