Funder: South Arts
Due Dates: April 15, 2026 (applications open, rolling thereafter; apply at least 60 days before activity start) | Activities must occur between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,000 per grant (up to 50% of project expenses, dollar-for-dollar cash match required)
Summary: Supports Southern arts organizations (≤$500,000 budget) with funding for staff and board professional development activities.
Key Information: Only new/first-time professional development opportunities eligible; applicants must be nonprofit/governmental/tribal and based in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, or TN.