COVID-19 and Vermont Arts Council Grantmaking

*The infographics represent relief grants awarded from April to November 2020. Full details about our COVID-19 relief funding.

The grant relief map represents the following programs: Rapid Response Artist Relief Grants, COVID-19 Cultural Relief Grants, Vermont Economic Recovery Grants through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and Special Program Grants.

This page summarizes the changes and additions to our grant programs; please reference specific grant program pages for more details.

For Current Grantees

Program managers are here to help and have already been in touch with many grantees. In most cases, we can grant extensions for projects and reporting. In many cases, we can adjust the terms/scope of the grant to accommodate cancelled events. And when possible, we are shifting project grants to be unrestricted. Contact your grant’s program manager to discuss your needs.

Program Statuses

Initial relief programs have closed, which include Vermont Rapid Response Artist Relief, Vermont COVID-19 Cultural Relief, and the Vermont Economic Recovery Grant Program. The Vermont Arts Council continues to advocate for further recovery and relief funding; check back on this page for announcements about future funding.