Applications Open December 10

We look forward to welcoming the next class of Novick Arts Foundation grantees. Applications for the Spring 2027 cycle open December 10, 2026. Check back then, or reach out to us directly to learn more.

Director access

The Novick Arts Foundation identifies and supports individual young performing artists in the following disciplines: Vocal Arts, Instrumental Music, and Theater Arts. Twice a year, the Foundation awards grants based on artistic excellence, potential, and commitment, in the belief that financial circumstances should never limit an artist's future.

Spring 2027 cycle: Applications are accepted December 10, 2026 to March 4, 2027. Recipients will be announced in May 2027.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 24 years of age or have a Bachelor's degree, with emphasis on supporting artists under the age of 40 at the time the application is submitted.
Exceptional artistic talent, accomplishment, or promise.
A clearly defined opportunity to benefit from this grant.
A financial need that would make this grant meaningfully impactful.

Complete all required fields below, then submit. For most items, you can paste a link or upload a file directly, whichever is easier for you.

You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.

Applicant Information

Legal first name (required)

Enter your first name.

Legal last name (required)

Enter your last name.

Preferred/professional name (optional, if you perform or publish under a different name)

Legal residence (permanent address) (required)

Enter your legal residence.

Mailing address (optional, only if different from your legal residence)

Phone (required)

Enter a phone number.

Email (required)

Enter a valid email address.

Nationality (optional)

Date of birth (required)

Enter your date of birth.

Highest degree earned (if applicable)

Discipline

Which grant area are you applying for? Required. Choose more than one if your work spans multiple disciplines.

Vocal Arts Instrumental Music Theater Arts

Select at least one discipline.

References

Three professional references who can speak to your work. Required. Contact information only, not letters of recommendation.

CV / Résumé

Share your CV or résumé. Required. Paste a link (Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar, set so anyone with the link can view it) or upload the file directly.

Add a link or upload a file for your CV.

Work Samples

Three recordings or videos that represent your work. Required. For each, paste a link or upload the file directly.

Proposal

Your narrative letter, including a statement of need. Required. Describe the project this grant would support and the need it addresses for you as an artist. Write it here, or upload a document instead.

Write your narrative letter or upload a document.

Proposed Budget

Itemize your expected costs. Required. Build it here, or upload a budget file instead.

Category	Amount (USD)	Remove

Total requested$0

Add at least one budget line with a category and amount, or upload a budget file.

Budget notes (optional)

Certification

I certify that the information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

This certification is required.

I consent to the Novick Arts Foundation collecting and reviewing this information for the purpose of evaluating this grant application. (Optional) I grant the Novick Arts Foundation permission to use my submitted work samples, name, and discipline on its website and in materials promoting the grantmaking program.

The Novick Arts Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status in its grantmaking.

Applications Open December 10

Online Grant Application

Requirements

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