Arts in Community Grants
South Arts' Arts in Community Grants fund cross-state Southern artist visits for public presentations and community engagement, promoting cultural exchange and expanded arts access.
Funder: South Arts
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Applications open) | September 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $2,000–$10,000; requires 1:1 cash match; supports artist fees only for projects occurring Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports Southern arts organizations to engage artists from other Southern states for public presentations and community engagement activities.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government, or tribal organizations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, or TN are eligible; project must include both a public presentation and an educational/community activity.
Description
This grant program, administered by South Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, is designed to deepen connections between Southern artists and communities by funding projects where a Southern artist or ensemble visits another Southern state to provide public-facing activities. Supported disciplines include film, traditional arts, visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts. Each project must include both a public presentation (such as a performance, exhibition, film screening, or reading) and a community engagement or educational activity (such as a workshop, master class, or lecture). The program aims to expand access to the arts, reach new audiences, and foster meaningful cultural exchanges across the nine-state South Arts region.
