FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
KDA is committed to supporting artists and arts organizations through funding opportunities, professional development, and creative initiatives. Below are the current and upcoming opportunities, as well as initiatives led or supported by KDA.
This page will serve as the central landing page for all opportunities available through KDA for our local and regional artist community.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
KDA GRANTS
KDA Organizational Members are invited to apply for KDA Grants. KDA Grants provide financial support to member arts organizations to advance creative projects, programming, and community impact throughout Kern County.
KDA SCHOLARSHIPS
KDA Individual/Student Members are invited to apply for KDA Scholarships. KDA Scholarships support individual and student members support a variety of initiatives including training, education, and artistic development.
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
KDA INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP
The KDA Individual Artists Fellowship program provides direct, unrestricted funding to support the creative practice, professional growth, and sustainability of individual artists across the Central Valley and Eastern Sierra.
KDA CREATIVE CORPS
The KDA Creative Corps supported artists in delivering community-based creative projects that strengthened civic engagement and expanded access to the arts throughout 14 counties in the Central Valley and Eastern Sierra region. (This grant was not renewed by the state, but stay tuned for future opportunities.)
ARTISTIC DISCOVERY CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
The Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition offers high school students the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the national level and be recognized for their creative excellence.