Funding Opportunities
Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community. Check out the links below to find the right opportunity for you.
Director's Fund Awards
The Director's Fund provides up to $1,500 in crucial support for innovative short-term projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.
2025 Tinker Field Research Grant
Need funding for your summer fieldwork in Latin America? Graduate students in any department can apply for funding through the Tinker Field Research Grant!
To learn more about how to apply for the Tinker, please attend the informational session on Friday, February 7, 2025, 2-3pm in Marshall Room 284.
SHIFT
Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts
The SHIFT program provides Native artists and curators $100,000 over two years to pursue transformative projects in partnership with an organization.
LIFT
Early Career Support for Native Artists
The LIFT program lifts emerging artists with one-time awards of $15,000 to support new projects, facilitate professional development, and positively impact Native communities.
2025 stART Grant
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025 stART Grant application!
This grant offers funding opportunities for creatives, including Artists, Artist Groups, Collectives, Co-Ops, Community Groups, Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations.
FLAS Fellowship 2025
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, FLAS supports UA students studying Latin America through language training.
Languages: Portuguese (AY & Summer), Maya Kaqchikel & indigenous languages (Summer only).
Funding: Grad: $20K stipend + $18K tuition | Undergrad: $5K stipend + $10K tuition | Summer: $2.5K stipend + $5K tuition.