Engage: Capacity-building programs for arts and cultural organizations
Engage offers tailored capacity-building programs to help arts and cultural organizations strengthen leadership, management, and sustainability through coaching, workshops, and peer learning.
Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Engage US interest/input survey) | May 2027 (Engage Lubbock application)
Funding Amounts: Non-monetary: free capacity-building, coaching, and peer learning for Engage US; Engage Lubbock requires a $500 refundable deposit per organization.
Summary: Capacity-building programs supporting arts and cultural organizations in leadership, management, sustainability, and community impact.
Key Information: Dates and details are projected; confirm on the program page before applying.
Description
Engage is a suite of customizable capacity-building programs led by the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) to help arts and cultural organizations adapt, innovate, and strengthen their resilience. Through workshops, coaching, peer-to-peer learning, and technical assistance, Engage empowers organizations to clarify their mission, build cross-sector partnerships, strengthen management and governance, and develop sustainable practices. Programs are tailored to the needs of organizations and may focus on leadership, finance, community engagement, inclusion, and more. Engage supports both regional and national cohorts, including specialized offerings like Engage US and Engage Lubbock.
