Summer Camp Grant Program for the Performing, Visual and Literary Arts
Helping Young Artists Grow
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is honored to offer Funding Futures, a grant program supporting student artists in our community whose families have financial constraints. Many young artists face intense competition and financial barriers that can limit their opportunities to pursue creative fields.
The Funding Futures Student Grant Program is designed to identify and encourage talented, low-income emerging artists ages 10-17 in Pinellas County who are seeking arts education in St. Petersburg. Eligible disciplines include dance, music, jazz, voice, theater, digital arts, writing, photography, cinematic arts, visual arts, and literary arts.
Launched in April 2017, the Funding Futures Arts Summer Camp Program has provided many young artists with the opportunity to attend specialized arts camps, covering areas such as dance, theater, writing, film, and visual arts—including pointe shoes for aspiring ballerinas!
Grant funds may be used for:
- Tuition for summer or after-school arts programs (virtual or in-person)
- Musical instrument rental, purchase, or repair
- Dance shoes, music books, and art supplies
- Individual instruction or master class tuition
This program is open to all talented students, regardless of background or ability. Applications are reviewed by a panel of arts professionals and educators.
Get Involved
Apply Now – Start your application today! Deadline is April 30, 2025.
Individual Guidelines and Policies – Learn more about eligibility and program details.
Camp Providers Guidelines and Policies - Find out how your program can participate.
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Testimonials
“It benefited her in so many ways but I think the biggest was by increasing her confidence and love of herself. You are building a community based on inclusiveness and love and that is important everywhere! I really can't say enough good things. I cannot believe what a positive impact a weeklong camp had on her. And the concert was absolutely amazing for them!”
– Clara's mom after daughter attended Girls Rock Camp
"Brooke had very low confidence in her abilities and covered it up with jokes and laughter aimed at herself. She grew in self-confidence, self-awareness and performance quality."
– Academy of Ballet Arts
“This has been a fantastic experience for them. It opens up doors that otherwise would never have been experienced and hopefully they can take this into middle and high school so they have opportunity in life.”
– M.S., guardian to siblings taking acting, music and art classes
“She has become an entirely different child in the last two years, developing a self worth, confidence in her talent and developing an actual social life. So much so that she has made friends and can’t wait to start at PCCA with her like-minded theater people this fall. Just overcoming the everyday tears would have been a great accomplishment but the self-worth she’s found is 1000x the quality of life she had before. Participating in this musical would be a great gift to her and I appreciate your consideration.”
– Jocelyn S – Grade 9
“Brandon shared with us at the end of summer ceremony that the experience gave him growth in confidence and public speaking.”
– Brandon E. – Grade 7
“Deshawn had some huge improvements during the Summer, overcoming his fear of addressing his peers in the room, to leading his peers through creativity with script writing and drawing out sets and plans”
– Deshawn N. – Grade 11
