Kentucky Touring Grant
The Kentucky Touring Grant funds Kentucky groups to host public performances by artists from the state’s Performing Artists Directory, boosting arts access—especially in underserved and rural communities.
Funder: Kentucky Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 (1:1 match required); typically supports artist fees, marketing, and promotion for public performances.
Summary: Supports Kentucky organizations in presenting public performances by artists from the Performing Artists Directory, expanding arts access statewide.
Key Information: Only projected dates are available; confirm timeline on the funder’s program page.
Description
The Kentucky Touring Grant is a matching grant program designed to help Kentucky-based nonprofit and public organizations present high-quality public performances by artists from the Kentucky Arts Council Performing Artists Directory. The grant aims to increase access to the arts across the state, especially for underserved, rural, and first-time applicant communities. Funding supports performances in dance, music, theatre, and storytelling, and encourages additional outreach activities such as workshops and master classes. All funded events must be accessible to people with disabilities and meet guidelines for public benefit, planning, marketing, and evaluation.
