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Creative Aging, Creative Futures Grants for State Arts Agencies

Photo courtesy of E.A. Michelson Philanthropy

The Creative Aging, Creative Futures grant application period is now open. This grant opportunity—a collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy—provides up to $2,290,000 in direct funding for state arts agencies to expand the availability of creative aging programs for older adults in their states. All state and jurisdictional arts agencies are eligible to apply. Applications are due on Friday, November 21, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Upcoming virtual office hours will take place on October 14 and 28, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern, to answer questions and help applicants prepare their materials. Zoom links and application materials can be downloaded from the (password protected) Creative Aging, Creative Futures Grantee Information page. Please email NASAA Arts Learning Projects Director Susan Oetgen to request the password or for any additional questions.

Welcome, Newcomers!

Are you:

a new state arts agency staff or council/board member?
starting work for a regional arts organization?
an arts advocate, practitioner, student or researcher?

If so, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) can help orient you about our field. See our Welcome, Newcomers page for “Quick-start menus” about government funding for the arts, best practices and more, along with handy links to helpful information. Complete the brief Connect with NASAA form to be sure you don’t miss important NASAA communications. Welcome!

The Power of Connection

At NASAA, connections matter. As one member recently shared about NASAA, “It’s a source of inspiration, and comforting to know that you’re not alone.”

Your support makes this possible. Because of you, state arts agency staff and board members can come together, share challenges and opportunities, and move forward with strength and creativity—together.

When you give to NASAA, you help foster the community, support and inspiration that our members turn to. Please give to NASAA today or become a monthly donor to keep us all Moving Forward Together. Thank you!