Arts and Health Incubator Grant

The Arts and Health Incubator Grant (AHG-INC), a one-time grant program, for FY27 will fund organizations or artists for planning, professional development, capacity building, pilot projects, or coalition building that utilize the arts to address one of the Creating a Healthier Rhode Island priorities in the RI 2030 Health Plan: physical health and well-being, behavioral health, older adults and caregiving, healthcare system strengthening, and/or equity for underserved communities. 

During the project period, grantees will participate in the Arts and Health Peer Learning Cohort. This group of artists, creatives, organization leaders, and health professionals will convene to share knowledge, challenges, best practices, and evaluation strategies. 

A robust body of research links arts participation to these positive health outcomes, demonstrating that the arts can improve the social, emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of individuals while also addressing the social determinants of health: the non-medical factors that impact well-being. In addition, evidence shows that the arts enhance social cohesion and belonging, reducing the significant health risks posed by social isolation and loneliness. (Explaining-the-social-determinants-of-health) 

Award Amount: Up to $7,000 for organizations; up to $5,000 for individuals.