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.

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Request for Contract Proposals

The Office of Accessibility and VSA seeks contractors to provide Access/VSA Creative Career Internship Program career development opportunities in creative industries, arts management or administration, design, production, or technical theatre for individuals with disabilities, ages 21-30. The program provides community-based internships that are designed to have immediate competitive integrated employment outcomes and lead to ongoing employment in a creative career. Program participants receive instruction and hands-on employment in which they develop critical 21st century business skills and knowledge needed for success in the creative career workforce, acquire real world experience working with actual employers, and have the opportunity to interact with peers and professionals in an employment setting.

Organizations and companies 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: November 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Notification: Selected recipients will be notified by December 8, 2025

Program Implementation Period: January 1 - August 31, 2026

Eligible and qualified organizations and companies are required to submit contract proposals online by the deadline to be considered for this program.

A Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program.

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