The Acadiana Arts Council serves as a regranting agency for funds provided by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish School System.
We fund projects and arts organizations in the following parishes through the Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion. Additionally, grant funds are available in Lafayette Parish through Community Arts Funding and Partnership Awards.
Grant Details and Resources
Decentralized Arts Funding - Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) is an arts grant program created and funded by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Community Arts Funding - Community Arts Funding supports programs that bring the arts to neighborhood or social service populations.
Partnership Awards - Partnership Awards support a variety of arts activities including performances, exhibits, classes, workshops, technical assistance, public art and the creation of new artworks.
Arts Grants for Teachers - Arts Grants for Teachers are administered through our Arts in Education department.
Contact Information
All Acadiana Arts Council (AAC) grant programs are competitive. Your application may be fully funded, partially funded or not funded based on the number and quality of applications received and available funds. Grant awards are made based on a panel review process. The AAC welcomes panelist nominations from all parts of the community. The staff of the AAC is available for technical assistance prior to grant deadlines. Applicants may request help designing a successful project, selecting artists to participate in the project, and completing the application form. You are encouraged to contact the Acadiana Arts Council's Community Development Director.
Gwen Richard
Community Development Director
(337) 233-7060
(337) 233-7062 (fax)
Gwen@AcadianaArtsCouncil.org
Acadiana Arts Council
P.O. Box 53762
Lafayette, LA 70505
