Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) is seeking applications for the 2024 scholarship and grant program. The JAHC program offers student scholarships and awards, individual artist grants, and grants for creative projects, and oversees the re-granting of City & Borough of Juneau arts funding to organizations in the community. The scholarship and grant application period opened on Feb. 1 and all applications are due on May 1 by 5 p.m.
- Fine Arts Scholarships range from $250-500 and are awarded to students entering grades 7–12 who are interested in an area of writing, dance, drama, music, theatre, and visual arts. Payments will be made directly to the students, with an exception to awards to attend Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
- Advanced Arts Achievement Awards are awarded between $500 to $1000. Students graduating from high school, GED recipients, students completing their homeschool curriculum, and full-time students up to 25 years of age are eligible and encouraged to apply. All applicants must have lived in Juneau for at least one year. This award is intended to assist passionate and dedicated students and young artists to continue their creative studies.
- Individual Artist Grants are awarded for up to $1000. These grants are intended to assist emerging and experienced artists in the production of original works of art or the advancement of their careers. Artists in any creative discipline may apply.
- Catalyst Grants are awarded for up to $500. Catalyst Grants are designed to support individuals and organizations working on new or emerging projects and opportunities that are not funded by other grants from the JAHC.
Applications for Catalyst Grants are accepted quarterly on the 15th day of the month in January, April, July, and October. Awards are made until the budget is depleted for the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). - Major Grants are awarded as a variable amount. The JAHC administers the City & Borough of Juneau’s funding for the arts. These funds are intended to provide operating support for local arts, culture, and humanities non-profit organizations whose work helps to cultivate vital opportunities in our communities. Funding may be for a specific project or for season support.
Once the application period closes on May 1, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Board of Trustees reviews and approves the recommendations from the independent panels before making the awards. If you are interested in being considered for the independent interview panel, please contact the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council at (907) 586-2787.
Further information on application guidelines, eligibility, and requirements for each opportunity is available on the JAHC website at: www.jahc.org/scholarships-and-grants/. For assistance or questions about these opportunities please contact (907) 586-2787 or email info@jahc.org. To inquire about paper applications, please visit the offices at 350 Whittier St.
