Office of the Vice President for the Arts
Faculty Grants
The Office of the Vice President for the Arts (VPA) offers small grants to faculty and academic staff to support arts-related projects and events.
Grant Programs
Burt McMurtry Arts Initiatives Fund
Project Grant
The Burt McMurtry Arts Initiatives Fund offers support to faculty-initiated projects that test new directions and possibilities in the arts at Stanford.
- Open to all faculty and academic staff.
Faculty Creative Project Seed Grants
Project Grant
Multiyear grants to support creative needs of practicing artists and artist-scholars.
- Open to Academic Council and Senior Lecturers in any discipline.
VPA Co-Sponsorships
Project Grant
For arts-related projects/events that align with VPA strategic priorities.
- Open to Department/Program Chairs, Department/Program Financial Managers, and Professional Staff from campus community centers.
- Students: All funding requests should be made through the Student Arts Grant application.
Not sure which grant is best for your project? View our comparison guide for guidance.
Looking for information about artsCatalyst Grants?
Starting in 2025-26, the artsCatalyst program will transition to the Stanford Arts Institute (SAI), as part of focused efforts to integrate arts into the curriculum and classroom and foster arts experiences for Stanford students across the arts, humanities, and sciences. Learn more about the updated program here.
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