Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Letter of Intent) | August 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$500,000; up to 60% of project costs, with a 40% cash match
Summary: Supports Mississippi arts facilities through repair, renovation, expansion, and construction to increase access to year-round arts programming.
Key Information: Applicants must own the property or demonstrate owner support; state funds and in-kind donations cannot satisfy the match.
Description
The Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) is a Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) initiative supporting public facilities that provide year-round arts programming. Established through Mississippi Legislature appropriations beginning in 2001, it aims to expand artistic and creative opportunities by improving existing facilities and increasing the number of places where residents can access the arts.
BFA supports repairs, renovations, expansions, and new construction. Projects may include architectural and engineering work, site development, building repairs, parking improvements, and furniture or equipment necessary for arts programming. Examples include theatre seating, lighting and sound equipment, and gallery heat and humidity monitors. The program considers how facility improvements will increase the quality or frequency of artistic programming and improve accessibility for local residents.
