Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Initiative Grants

About this program

The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) offers the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Initiative Grants to preserve and transmit traditional artistic and cultural knowledge through mentor-apprentice relationships. This program supports expenses such as travel, materials, and other costs associated with the apprenticeship. Eligibility is open to traditional artists who meet the criteria for mentors or apprentices, with priority given to endangered arts and first-time applicants. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents with permanent residence in South Carolina for at least one year prior to and throughout the grant period, though out-of-state mentors may be considered under specific conditions.