Access/VSA Creative Career Internship Program
Ready to make a difference? Join us in offering Access/VSA internships in creative careers, empowering individuals with disabilities in your community.
Request for Contract Proposals
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The Kennedy Center Office of Accessibility and VSA seeks contractors to provide Access/VSA Creative Career Internship Program career development opportunities in creative industries, arts management, arts education, design, production, or technical theatre for individuals with disabilities, ages 18-30. The program provides immersive, site-based internships that are designed to grow the individual’s potential for employment in a creative career and firmly set them on a path for future competitive employment. Program participants receive instruction and hands-on activities in which they develop critical 21st century business skills and knowledge needed for success in the creative career workforce, acquire real world experience, and have the opportunity to interact with peers and professionals in an employment setting.
Organizations are invited to submit proposals to implement the Access/VSA Creative Career Program. Please review the following Request for Contract Proposals to apply:
​RFP Access/VSA Creative Career Internship Program
​​​​​​Proposal Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Notification: Selected recipients will be notified by April 28, 2025
Program Implementation Period: June 2 - August 31, 2025
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Eligible and qualified organizations are required to submit contract proposals online by the deadline to be considered for this program.
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A Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program.
This program is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Grant #H421F240164; however, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.​​
