Grants
States: Organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and the Native Nations that share this geography.
GIG Fund
Deadline: Intent to apply form due on September 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST, full application due by September 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Amount: $2,000 – $15,000
GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness
Deadline: Intent to apply form due on September 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST, full application due by September 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Amount: $2,000 – $15,000
USArtists International
Deadline: Closed on February 26, 2025
States: All U.S. States and Territories
Amount: Matching grants of up to $11,000 toward eligible travel expenses.
ArtsCONNECT Grant
Deadline: Closed on March 3, 2025
States: Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia
Amount: Engagement support of up to 50% of artists fees. Maximum of $10,000. Other eligible expenses of up to $2,000 to support direct project expenses.
Mid-America Arts Alliance – Regional Touring Program
Deadline: Currently closed
States: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas
Amount: Presenters that book an artist listed on a state touring roster may be awarded up to 50 percent of the artist’s fee. Presenters that book an artist that lives in the region, but is not listed on a touring roster, may be awarded up to 25 percent of the artist’s fee. Presenters located in rural communities may receive an additional 10 percent of the artist’s fee.
Minnesota State Arts Board
Arts Education
Deadline: Closed on February 7, 2025
Arts Experiences
Deadline: Closed on May 2, 2025
Cultural Expression
Deadline: Closed on June 6, 2025
The North Carolina Arts Council
Deadline: Closed on March 3, 2025
State: Various
Amount: $5,000 to $15,000 (Program Support Grant)
States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Accessibility Grants
Deadline: September 3, 2025
Amount: Up to $1,000
Artist Creative Practice
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Amount: Up to $3,000
Arts in Community Grants
Deadline: September 3, 2025
Amount: Up to $10,000
Arts in Rural Places
Deadline: 60 days prior to the project start date. The project must take place between October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Emerging Traditional Artists Program
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Amount: Up to $5,000
In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Amount: $30,000
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
Deadline: At least 60 days prior to the activities. The activities must take place between October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
| Quarterly Deadline: | |
| September 1 – December 14 | deadline: August 1 |
| December 15 – March 14 | deadline: November 1 |
| March 15 – June 14 | deadline: February 1 |
| June 15 – August 31 | deadline: May 1 |
States: Texas
Amount: These applications are funded based on a sliding scale ranging from 30% to 50% of contracted fees. Support is based on TCA’s available funds.
Deadline: Closed. The next application cycle will open in Summer 2026.
States: Creative West Region
Amount: All grantees will receive the same award amount for 2025–2026. We anticipate the grant amount will be between $2,000 and $3,000, determined based on the number of eligible applicants. (1:1 cash match required)
Note: Funded activities must occur between October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026