The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its annual Creation Grant, which supports individual artists or artist groups in creating new work.

Changes this year include grant awards that are a flat amount of $5,000 and a new option of $10,000 awards for performing arts groups.

Grant funds may be used to compensate artists for time spent creating new work, to purchase materials, or to rent equipment or space for the process. Examples of fundable projects are:

• A multimedia artist creating a new video series
• A writer completing the first draft of a novel
• A dance ensemble developing choreography for a new piece
• A visual artist creating art for exhibition that explores new subjects and techniques
• A musician composing music for a new album

This highly competitive program is reviewed by an independent panel of practicing artists and arts professionals. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: April 5, 2026.

For more information visit contact [email protected] or call  802-828-3291. Apply online at vermontartscouncil.org/grants.