The Nebraska Arts Council Mini Grant funds small-scale Nebraska arts projects that place artists or arts activities at the center of community engagement.
Funder: Nebraska Arts Council
Due Dates: Rolling; apply at least 8 weeks before project start
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per project; cash match required; max two applications per organization per fiscal year
Summary: Fast-turnaround funding for Nebraska-based organizations to support arts projects where artists or arts activities are central.
Key Information: Applicants must be Nebraska nonprofits or public agencies; Basic Support Grantees face additional restrictions.
The Mini Grant program from the Nebraska Arts Council provides quick-access, small-scale funding to support a wide variety of arts projects across Nebraska. Eligible projects must feature artists or arts activities as a central element and can include exhibitions, performances, poetry readings, new work commissions, arts festivals, community murals, and cultural heritage initiatives. The grant is designed to encourage creativity and broaden access to the arts throughout the state.