The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Arts Access Assistance (AAA) grant, a program designed to support arts and health programming. The arts council is seeking proposals that use arts-based strategies to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities, aligning with the goals of Our Healthy Kentucky Home. Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 are available, with funding provided through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky General Assembly.
Eligible applicants are arts and cultural organizations or any nonprofit partnering with professional artists or arts organizations. Proposed activities must occur between April 1 and Sept. 1, 2026, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2026. Full program guidelines, including eligibility and application instructions, can be found here.
This year’s theme encourages organizations to explore how the arts can support public health, strengthen community connection, and improve quality of life. Projects may also serve healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and their families, or engage community members in creative activities that promote physical activity, healthy habits, and overall well-being.
To assist applicants, the arts council will host an application overview session on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Registration is required.