The Delaware Division of the Arts is a state agency committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware.
The Arts Access Grants program supports nonprofit organizations that provide occasional arts programs or those not meeting the criteria for General Operating Support and Project Support from the Delaware Division of the Arts. The program aims to fund arts projects that deliver artistic experiences of merit and integrity, foster collaborations that extend arts to diverse communities, and offer lifelong learning beyond traditional settings. It emphasizes reaching underserved audiences, supporting new works, and highlighting unique community histories and cultures through the arts. Projects are evaluated on artistic quality, accessibility, and management effectiveness, ensuring that they align with the program’s broad goals of enhancing public access to diverse and high-quality arts experiences.