In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants
South Arts' In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants support Central Appalachian nonprofits in preserving and advancing folk arts and traditional culture through organizational capacity-building.
Funder: South Arts
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Full application deadline — applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per award; one-time, non-matching grant; funds must be used by June 15, 2027
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in Central Appalachian ARC counties to strengthen infrastructure for the preservation and advancement of folk arts and traditional culture.
Key Information: Only six awards (two per eligible state); colleges/universities and prior ITM partners are ineligible.
Description
South Arts' In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants are designed to bolster nonprofit organizations that preserve, teach, and advance the folk arts and traditional culture of Central Appalachia. The grant focuses on supporting non-programming expenses—such as professional development, emergency readiness, equipment upgrades, and strategic planning—that are typically difficult to fund through other sources. The program aims to ensure the continuity and vitality of regional traditions in handcrafts, foodways, and music by empowering organizations in eligible Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
