Artists, Writers and Scholars Program Grant

The Artists, Writers and Scholars Program, funded by Georgia Sea Grant, supports creative individuals in Georgia to produce art and literature that highlights the state's coastal and marine environments. Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to enhance awareness and understanding of Georgia's rich history and culture. This initiative encourages applications from marginalized groups, fostering diversity and inclusion within the arts community.

NOTE: We encourage applicants to connect with Sea Grant funded researchers or our staff for potential collaborations.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant strives to strengthen artistic voices, and enhance Georgia’s profile as a place where artists, writers and scholars can live and thrive while offering fresh perspectives on our coastal resources.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Artists, Writers and Scholars (AWS) program will support artists, writers, and scholars in the humanities to produce professional-quality art and literature that increases awareness of Georgia’s coastal, ocean and marine environments, improves understanding of Georgia’s coastal communities, or helps document history, culture, or heritage of Georgia’s coast. Creative projects that could be supported by this program include paintings, graphic art, sculpture, musical compositions, photography, poetry, science fiction, film, and digital media.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will award up to 5 grants that range from $1,000 to $5,000. These grants will be awarded directly to artists and writers.

Eligibility

Artists, writers or scholars who live in Georgia and whose work is related to Georgia’s coastal, ocean and marine environments will be eligible for funding consideration. Funds can be used to cover time, cost of resources to complete new work (e.g., professional art supplies or equipment), space rental, audio-video documentation, websites, portfolios, exhibits and/or travel.