Deihl Arts Grants - 4th Quarter
Deihl Arts Grants - 4th Quarter support community arts organizations with funding for public arts projects in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas, prioritizing lasting displays and free public access.
Funder: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Requests should exceed $10,000; projects expected to finish within one year of grant acceptance
Summary: Supports community and public arts programs in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas, emphasizing lasting displays and free public access.
Key Information: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization or apply in partnership with one.
Description
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation administers these Community Arts Grants through the Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl Arts Fund. The program supports community and public arts programs intended to cultivate a thriving community, with grants generally awarded for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas. All art forms and artistic disciplines are welcome.
The current funding focus includes long-term displays and projects that are free and easily accessible to the public. Proposals should support public engagement with, and access to, art. For public art installations, the foundation’s checklist emphasizes advance planning for site safety, durability, ownership, community relevance, and long-term maintenance.
