The Arts Project Grant from the Nebraska Arts Council funds innovative public arts projects in Nebraska that broaden access and foster community engagement.
Funder: Nebraska Arts Council
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Fall deadline) | March 16, 2027 (Spring deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$7,500 per project; one-year project period; 1:1 cash match required
Summary: Supports public arts projects, events, and programs in Nebraska that broaden access to the arts and engage communities.
This grant supports a wide range of arts programming, productions, and public events that occur within a defined timeframe in Nebraska. Eligible projects include exhibitions, performances, poetry readings, new work commissions, arts festivals, community murals, and ethnic heritage initiatives. The program aims to broaden access to arts and cultural activities, especially for underserved communities, by funding innovative and inclusive projects that engage the public and foster artistic growth.