Arts and Health Grants support nonclinical art programs with health-related goals that take place in health-based or community spaces. The grant funds both nonclinical arts engagements that promote and facilitate individual health and art activities that address the social determinants of health to provide a community health benefit. The Arts and Health Grant category is grounded by RISCA’s recognition that arts and culture contribute to a thriving community. The arts have the capacity to transform the lives of individuals and communities, contributing to health, well-being, and overall resilience. Arts and culture can facilitate the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional aspects of individual healing, and that when applied to public health, promote healthy environments and policies in communities by fostering empathy, awareness, and social cohesion through shared narrative and aesthetic experiences.

Award Amount: Up to $9,000.
Who can apply

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Rhode Island.

• Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island.

Eligible nonprofit organizations may include health-based, social service, faith-based, community-based, or arts and cultural organizations.

Timeline
April 1 Deadline

• Grants open for applications on Feb. 1.

• Deadline is on April 1 at 11:59 p.m. 

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