Call Description

Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (FTAP) Grant Program 

Grant Opportunity--$10,000 to support a structured learning opportunity between an Apprentice artist and one or more Mentor Artists.

Applicants must New Jersey residents and must be practicing a folk and traditional art form. By supporting artists’ fees, travel, and supplies, these grants allow intermediate-level artists to significantly advance their skills and cultural knowledge in a specific folk and traditional art form. Strong apprenticeships encourage communities to continue passing on their valued traditions in traditional settings, contributing to the ongoing vitality of their community’s folk and traditional arts. 

The Arts Council is committed to ensuring its programs are accessible to all people.

For accessibility services related to filing an application, please contact Accessibility Coordinator Lindsay

Dandeo at 609-984-7020 (NJ Relay 711) | lindsay.dandeo@sos.nj.gov 

Application Requirements

Please refer to the published Rules & Instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

Step 2 Application: This application is open to approved applicants who previously submitted the Step 1 application and were subsequently invited to apply to this Step 2 application.