ART FOR ALL FUNDING

The Cultural Arts Alliance was founded on the spirit of giving. One of the key ways we support our creative community is through grant opportunities for artists, educators, students, and arts organizations. Funding is available year-round through the CAA’s Art For All Program, designed to empower creative expression, foster cultural enrichment, and strengthen the arts throughout Walton County.

Here, you’ll find details about available grants and scholarships, eligibility requirements, and upcoming application deadlines. Need guidance with your submission? We’re happy to help! Contact with us at hello@culturalartsalliance.com or call 850-622-5970.

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Professional Artist Education Grants

The CAA offers Artist Education Grants to support emerging and established artists who are members of the CAA and reside in Walton County, Florida. This program is designed to help individual artists pursue educational opportunities that enhance their skills and advance their artistic careers.

Grants are available to artists working in all disciplines, including Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Literary Arts. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, expand your creative knowledge, or explore new mediums, we encourage you to apply and invest in your artistic growth.

Important: If you have previously received an Artist Grant, you must complete the online feedback form before applying for additional funding.

K-12 Arts Education Grants

The Arts Education Grant (formerly Teacher Mini Grant), available through the CAA's Art For All Program, is designed to inspire Walton County K-12 students to explore, create, and express themselves through the Arts. The CAA provides direct grants to teachers in public schools, private 501(c)(3) schools, and home school settings, funding projects, supplies, and tools that support and integrate Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts in the classroom.

Grants are awarded biannually, supporting innovative projects that bring Arts experiences to life and give students hands-on opportunities to engage, learn, and grow creatively.

Important: If you have previously received a Teacher Mini Grant, you must complete the online feedback form before applying for additional funding.

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Arts Education Grants for Organizations

The CAA offers grants to non-profit arts organizations that provide arts education programs serving Walton County, Florida. These grants are designed to support initiatives that inspire creativity, enhance learning, and expand access to the arts for students of all ages.

Important: If you have previously received a student scholarship, you must complete the online feedback form before applying for additional funding.

Student Scholarship Opportunities

The CAA offers scholarships to support students pursuing careers in the arts. Scholarships are available to outgoing high school seniors and current college students who have declared or intend to declare a major in the visual, literary, or performing arts at the undergraduate level. There is no application deadline, and submissions are reviewed quarterly by a dedicated committee.

Available scholarships include:

• The Susan Foster Scholarship

• The Karen Kolenberg Scholarship

• The Sheila Goode Scholarship

We encourage eligible students to apply and take the next step in their artistic journey.

Important: If you have previously received a student scholarship, you must complete the online feedback form before applying for additional funding.

Need-Based Youth Scholarship Program

The Need-Based Youth Scholarship program provides financial support to enhance the visual, literary, and performing arts experiences of Walton County students in grades K-12. Open to students in public, private, and homeschool settings, this program offers individual funding to help children participate in special arts enrichment activities.

Each awarded mini-scholarship provides up to $100 per child per program to ensure more students have the opportunity to explore and engage in the arts.

Important: If you have previously received a student scholarship, you must complete the online feedback form before applying for additional funding.