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Artist Creative Practice Grant is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. Supports individual artists pursuing a milestone career opportunity that has the potential to significantly advance their artistic career or creative journey.
Geographic focus: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Focus areas: Professional Development, Creative Practice
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Artist Creative Practice | South Arts Staff and Board of Directors Emerging Traditional Artists Program Field Work Collection (Berea College) Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz Road Creative Residencies - FAQ Resources for Jazz Artists Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts: Touring Exhibition Grant & Fellowship Recipients How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) State Partner and Presenter Networks Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Donate to the Recovery Fund See All Grants & Opportunities South Arts recognizes the importance of professional development in building artists’ careers. Even with stipends or payments, overall expenses can make participating in these opportunities inaccessible. South Arts offers Artist Creative Practice Grants (formerly Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants) to ensure that artists from our region can take advantage of a variety of career enhancing opportunities. The Artist Creative Practice Grant supports a variety of professional development opportunities including milestone activities in an artist's career that will likely lead to substantial career growth. Grants up to $3,000 are available for opportunities taking place between November 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Individuals receiving this award are eligible to apply for other South Arts funding including the Southern Prize and State Fellowships, Jazz Road, and others for projects unrelated to the proposed activity. However, you cannot use South Arts' funds as a match for this program. South Arts is committed to ensuring that all artists in the region regardless of background or economic status are provided with an opportunity to apply. Artists can contact us with any questions about the program or the application process. Contact Emmitt Stevenson, Artist Engagement Director, at estevenson@southarts.org. Please refer to the following guidelines while preparing your Artist Creative Practice grant application. Eligibility The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be an individual professional-caliber working artist in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: Dance (choreography or performance). Music (production, composition, songwriting, or performance). Opera/musical theatre (producing, directing or performance). Theatre (producing, directing, acting, or playwriting). Visual arts (painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, or Crafts (ceramics, fiber, glass, leather, metal, paper, plastic, or Design arts (architecture, fashion, theatrical, graphic, industrial, or Media arts (TV or film production, experimental film, screenwriting, Vernacular, Folk and Traditional Art. Literature (poetry, prose, spoken word). Time-based arts (installation, sound, video art, computer-generated art, or performance art). Public art (ephemeral or permanent). Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. Be a legal resident of the United States and the South Arts region (Alabama,
Application snapshot: target deadline April 30, 2026; published funding information Up to $3,000; eligibility guidance Individual artists residing in the 9-state South Arts region.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Artist Creative Practice | South Arts Staff and Board of Directors Emerging Traditional Artists Program Field Work Collection (Berea College) Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz Road Creative Residencies - FAQ Resources for Jazz Artists Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts: Touring Exhibition Grant & Fellowship Recipients How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) State Partner and Presenter Networks Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Donate to the Recovery Fund See All Grants & Opportunities South Arts recognizes the importance of professional development in building artists’ careers.
Even with stipends or payments, overall expenses can make participating in these opportunities inaccessible. South Arts offers Artist Creative Practice Grants (formerly Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants) to ensure that artists from our region can take advantage of a variety of career enhancing opportunities.
The Artist Creative Practice Grant supports a variety of professional development opportunities including milestone activities in an artist's career that will likely lead to substantial career growth. Grants up to $3,000 are available for opportunities taking place between November 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Individuals receiving this award are eligible to apply for other South Arts funding including the Southern Prize and State Fellowships, Jazz Road, and others for projects unrelated to the proposed activity. However, you cannot use South Arts' funds as a match for this program. South Arts is committed to ensuring that all artists in the region regardless of background or economic status are provided with an opportunity to apply.
Artists can contact us with any questions about the program or the application process. Contact Emmitt Stevenson, Artist Engagement Director, at estevenson@southarts. org.
Please refer to the following guidelines while preparing your Artist Creative Practice grant application. Eligibility The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be an individual professional-caliber working artist in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: Dance (choreography or performance). Music (production, composition, songwriting, or performance).
Opera/musical theatre (producing, directing or performance). Theatre (producing, directing, acting, or playwriting). Visual arts (painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, or Crafts (ceramics, fiber, glass, leather, metal, paper, plastic, or Design arts (architecture, fashion, theatrical, graphic, industrial, or Media arts (TV or film production, experimental film, screenwriting, Vernacular, Folk and Traditional Art.
Literature (poetry, prose, spoken word). Time-based arts (installation, sound, video art, computer-generated art, or performance art). Public art (ephemeral or permanent).
Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. Be a legal resident of the United States and the South Arts region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee). Expect to maintain residency in the region during the award period.
Not be a degree-seeking student during the grant period. Submit a complete and accurate application using the South Arts’ SalesForce portal at https://southarts. my.
salesforce. com/ . Awards Artist Creative Practice Grants will pay up to 2/3 of the total cost of the opportunity, with a $500 minimum award and a $3,000 maximum award.
The artist must cover the remaining expenses. South Arts requires a 2:1 match, meaning that (as an example) if the total opportunity cost is $3,000, the applicant may request $2,000 and provide the remaining $1,000 from other sources. The Artist Creative Practice Program is a competitive grant program, and South Arts expects to award between up to 15 grants during this cycle.
Grantees should consult with a tax professional to determine if awarded funds are taxable income. Grantees must comply with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. To receive final payment, grantees must submit a completed final report attaching supporting documentation within 30 days of completing the funded activity.
Grant funds will be disbursed as follows: 75% of the grant award upon acceptance of terms and completion of grant paperwork, and 25% of the grant award upon satisfactory staff review of the submitted final report. Applicants may submit only one Artist Creative Practice Grant application for one (1) activity per funding cycle.
An individual receiving this award cannot re-apply to the Artist Creative Practice Program for four funding cycles. Individuals receiving this award are eligible to apply for other South Arts funding (including the Southern Prize and State Fellowships, Jazz Road, and Traditional Arts funding for artists) unrelated to this project. However, you cannot use South Arts' funds as a match for this program.
South Arts will notify applicants of funding decisions via email. The grant funding cycle is November 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 with rolling reviews and notifications. All activities and expenses must occur within the program funding cycle.
Grantees will be required to document grant-funded activities, keep records of expenses, and submit documentation and receipts to receive final payment. Grantees will be required to submit a final report attaching supporting documentation within 30 days of completing the funded activity. Use of Funds Artist Creative Practice Grant recipients must use the grant funds as stated in their application and budget.
Grants are not transferable to other events or activities except in extenuating circumstances and with written approval from the Program Director. Grantees must submit any proposed changes from the original application in writing and be approved by South Arts before the activity. South Arts retains the right to approve, revise, or revoke the award due to such changes.
Important Dates & Deadlines Minimum/Maximum Grant Request $500/$3,000 Grant Period November 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Applications Open July 16, 2025 Applications Close April 30, 2026 Applications Due Rolling Deadline with final applications due no later than 11:59PM, April 30, 2026. Applicant Notifications For applications received between November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026, applicants will be notified on or before March 1, 2026.
For applications received between February 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026, applicants will be notified on or before June 1, 2026. Activities Start Date On or After November 1, 2025. Activities End Date On or Before June 30, 2026.
Additional Details South Arts reserves the right NOT TO: Consider incomplete or improperly submitted applications. Inform applicants of incomplete or improperly submitted applications. Applicants who move from the South Arts region after submitting their application are encouraged to notify South Arts and will not be eligible for an award.
Examples of opportunities that match the intent of this program include, but are not limited to, curated invitations and competitive selection or qualifying professional development activities: ARTIST RESIDENCY Selection to participate in a residency opportunity at an official artist residency program. APPRENTICESHIP Advanced study of artistic practice or mentorship.
CONFERENCE OR CLASS (up to $1,000) Attendance at a professional conference or non-degree granting classes that enhance artistic practice or arts management or artistic knowledge and skills (request are limited to a maximum of $1,000).
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Support for limited artist business enhancement activities including the development of e-commerce solutions, creation of marketing materials, engagement of a consultancy to assist with financial management, branding, marketing, or legal counsel related to patents, trademarks, contracts or business formation/continuity issues.
PRESENT, PRODUCE, PERFORM, EXHIBIT, SCREEN OR SELL Invitations to deliver original work at a significant in-person event, such as a recognized major festival, a juried showcase, an artist fair or marketplace, exhibition, and similar activities. RESEARCH Scholarly artistic research partnering with recognized archival venues including libraries, academic institutions, and other such institutions.
PLEASE NOTE Artists are able to budget for travel to participate in eligible activities as outlined above. Other types of eligible opportunities not listed here exist. The applicant must make a solid and compelling case for the opportunity's importance and its likely impact on their career.
Examples of activities that do not qualify for funding through the Artist Creative Practice Program include: GROUPS OF ARTISTS Opportunities that support and advance the career of groups of artists such as musical bands, dance groups, or theatre companies. This program is for individual artists only. CATALOGING, ARCHIVING, RELATED Cataloging, publication, documentation, promotion, or archiving of a body of work.
COLLEGE OR UNVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS Activities that support participation in a college or university degree granting program. SHOWCASES AND BOOKING CONFERENCES General performance showcases at booking conferences. Application Completion of the application using our SalesForce Grants Portal at https://southarts.
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com/grants/s/ Evidence of invitation/Other evidence that legitimates the proposed activity (provide attachments within Salesforce) * Budget (match = South Arts 2: Artist 1; Artist must present a balancing budget that outlines the matching requirements) Work Samples (limit to a maximum of 3 artistic work samples) Resumé or Curriculum Vitae (attach either with a maximum of 3 pages)Online certification that the application is accurate, and the applicant agrees to the terms.
*Please note that applicants must submit an invitation on the inviting entity's letterhead or via the entity's email accounts with the application by the application due date. Missing invitations or other legitimizing documents for the proposed activity will disqualify the application. The applicant must answer each question.
The application should include 3-5 links to websites relevant to the application (e. g. , the applicant's website, the website of the host/inviting organization or program in which the applicant wants to participate, etc.)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (not scored) - In a few sentences, provide a summary of the proposed activity for which you seek grant support, including the location, date(s), name of the opportunity/event, and the host organization – example: “To Support participation in a group visual arts exhibition at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA, November 2-September 30, 2025”) (350 characters).
CAREER, ENTREPRENUERIAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT (UP TO 34% - Maximum of 1,500 Characters including spacing) - Describe how this proposed activity will substantially advance your artistic career, grow your arts business or develop your artistic skills. What about this opportunity elevates it to a milestone career, entrepreneurial, artistic development impacting activity?
Describe your plan for moving your career or business forward after completing this activity. How will you use your experience (artistically and competitively) to ensure the highest impact on your work? If applicable, describe how the career milestone activity furthers your career from a personal or cultural perspective.
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE (UP TO 33%- Maximum of 1,500 Characters including spacing) - Describe the opportunity's artistic quality and how it relates to your own artistic practice and goals. Is this a juried or invitational activity? What is the history of the host organization?
If you are learning from other artists, please identify and describe them. ARTISTIC MERIT (UP TO 33% - Maximum of 1,500 Characters including spacing) - Describe how participating in this opportunity will help you grow artistically. How does the activity contribute to development of the art form.
Please describe unique approach(es) that will be used that increase arts engagement or access. Please provide an activity timeline related to the proposed opportunity. As applicable, include preparatory and post-activity milestones.
Describe any collaborations or partnerships that will be important for pursuing this opportunity and leveraging it for success. Budget & Eligible Expenses Grants will pay up to 2/3 of the total cost of the opportunity, with a maximum award of $3,000. The applicant must cover remaining expenses, and South Arts requires a 2:1 match (2 South Arts: 1 grantee).
Artists may include self-funding in the match. Example: If the total opportunity cost is $3,000, the applicant can request $2,000 and provide the remaining $1,000 from their own resources. Budget details should identify the source of funds (including self-funding, institutional stipends, or additional grant funding) not covered by this grant request.
Total projected expenses must meet or exceed the request by 50%. Eligible expenses related to participation in proposed activities: Travel (air, ground, lodging, meals) Services/professional fees (preparators, photo/videographers, visa services, artist stipends, etc.)
Facility/space rental or fees Documenting funded activities or work resulting from the activities Childcare or eldercare costs (up to 20% of requested funds) arising because of participation in the proposed activity. Foregone income because of participation in the proposed activity. Other (must provide specifics) Work Samples Artists may submit three samples of their work.
All work must have been completed within the last five years and should be dated. A mix of media is acceptable. Work samples will be used to evaluate artistic quality.
Applicants should upload work samples or provide links to online samples through the online application form. If files are larger than 25 MB, artists are encouraged to link to a web-hosted work sample. Photographs: Clearly labeled high-resolution images of the applicant's work.
Acceptable file formats include BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, PSD, DOC, and DOCX. Audio Recordings: We recommend WAV files, but all standard formats are acceptable. Video Recordings: URL links to YouTube, Vimeo, or other publicly accessible internet sources.
Other: If the applicant's art form requires the submission of work samples in another format, please contact us to discuss options. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae or resumé as an attachment; we recommend the submitted document be no more than two pages.
If applying for the Creative Entrepreneurial activity and as applicable, please include business formation documents (business license issued at local level, etc.) Certification The applicant affirms that all information in the application is correct and agrees that they have read the guidelines and will abide by the grant terms.
Applicants must also include: As applicable, letters of invitation or opportunity for exhibitions, residencies, performances, or programs or other activity legitimizing documentation. As applicable, relevant information about artistic business brick and mortar and other locations, artistic activity venues/locations, festivals, and screenings.
Any information about other guest artists or participants and their credentials that are likely to aid in career advancement. Readiness & Emergency Preparedness Are you prepared for a crisis? Do not let an unexpected event, whether natural disaster or human-caused, devastate your career.
CERF+/The Artists Safety Net provides multiple resources for artists of any discipline to protect their work, studio, records, and physical health and safety. For program questions, please contact estevenson@southarts. org.
For technical assistance with Salesforce and application issues, please contact grants@southarts. org. After reviewing program guidelines, log in to Salesforce to apply.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual artists residing in the 9-state South Arts region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $3,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Jazz Road Tours is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. A national initiative that offers grants to jazz artists to develop tours into communities across the country. The program supports travel, lodging, and artist fees for tours that include multiple engagements. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Jazz, Music, Performing Arts Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Jazz Road Tours | South Arts Staff and Board of Directors Emerging Traditional Artists Program Field Work Collection (Berea College) Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz Road Creative Residencies - FAQ Resources for Jazz Artists Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts: Touring Exhibition Grant & Fellowship Recipients How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) State Partner and Presenter Networks Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Donate to the Recovery Fund See All Grants & Opportunities Jazz artists, take your music to places it's never been. Jazz Road Tours offer grants of up to $15,000 to develop tours into communities across the country. Detailed Program Description Jazz Road: Jazz & Human Connection – January 2026 Cycle Jazz Road is a national initiative from South Arts supporting jazz artists through touring and residency grants that bring jazz into new places, strengthen artist careers, and build deeper connections with communities. Rooted in the African-American tradition, jazz thrives on connection—and this cycle is all about just that. This February, South Arts is pleased to introduce a unique Jazz Road Tours cycle dedicated to rural communities nationwide. South Arts will take an active curatorial role, collaborating directly with artists to develop and shape tours that serve rural regions. We’re inviting Letters of Interest (LOIs) from: Jazz artists based in rural areas or nearby urban centers; Artists with personal ties to underserved communities—through family, history, or shared cultural connection. If bringing your music to one of these places would be meaningful to you—and impactful for the community—we want to hear from you. Important Dates & Deadlines Submit an LOI between February 10 and March 10 Application Cycle Opens for Invited Applicants March 23 and Closes April 15 Awardees notified in early May Jazz Road contains two grants programs, Jazz Road Tours and Jazz Road Creative Residencies , with regularly recurring deadlines. Update for New Applicants As of January 2024, South Arts has added childcare as an eligible expense that can be requested as part of the available $2,500 available for non-musician personnel expenses. Refer to the guidelines and eligibility information below for additional details about expenses that may be supported by a Jazz Road Tours grant. While preparing your Jazz Road Tours Grant application, please refer to the following guidelines. Providing jazz artists financial assistance for performances/tours that increases their ability to earn income by connecting with a variety of communities in traditional and non-traditional venues Giving artists business development tools to advance their careers beyond subsidies and Application snapshot: target deadline March 10, 2026; published funding information Up to $15,000; eligibility guidance Professional jazz artists and ensembles nationwide (administered by South Arts on behalf of the Regional Arts Organizations). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. This program supports and celebrates the diversity of artistic excellence in the South by awarding nine visual artists with state fellowships and a grand prize. State fellowships include a $5,000 award, while the Southern Prize winner receives an additional $25,000. Geographic focus: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Focus areas: Visual Arts Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Grants & Opportunities | South Arts Staff and Board of Directors Emerging Traditional Artists Program Field Work Collection (Berea College) Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz Road Creative Residencies - FAQ Resources for Jazz Artists Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts: Touring Exhibition Grant & Fellowship Recipients How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) State Partner and Presenter Networks Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Donate to the Recovery Fund Open and Upcoming Grants & Opportunities Community & Organizations Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts The Southern Prize and State Fellowships is open to visual artists in our nine-state region to support, expose, and celebrate the breadth, depth and diversity of artistic excellence. Application Deadline: March 16 Southern Circuit: Call for Screening Partners Screening Partners select films and filmmakers to tour from a curated shortlist of submitted and invited films. Films are evaluated for consideration based on the subject matter and themes, potential programming or partnerships, and the film's relationship to the South. Become A Screening Partner for the 2026-2027 Southern Circuit Jazz artists, take your music to places it's never been. Jazz Road Tours offer grants of up to $15,000 to develop tours into communities across the country. Southern Circuit: Call for Filmmakers We collaborate with a network of Screening Partner venues and filmmakers to share the transformative power of indie films with communities across the South. Submit your film for consideration Rolling Deadline through April 30, 2026 Open to organizations in rural, isolated, or small communities, the Arts in Rural Places Grant program offers expedited awards of up to $3,000 supporting community engagement projects. Rolling Deadline through April 30, 2026 The Artist Creative Practice Grant supports a variety of professional development opportunities including milestone activities in an artist's career that will likely lead to substantial career growth. Rolling Deadline through April 30, 2026 Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations These grants offer up to $1,000 to support the professional development needs of Southern arts organizations with operating budgets of $500,000 or less. Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz artists, apply for a grant to explore your work in new ways. Grants of $5,000-$40,000 available to support a residency you propose & develop for artistic creation or connecting with audiences. This free, ongoing, webinar series offers timely, topic-driven sessions that respond to the evolving needs of the field, providing practical tools, insights, and industry best practices. Call for Presenters and Venues We are looking for presenters of all types, from Application snapshot: target deadline March 18, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $30,000; eligibility guidance Professional visual artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. Supports the professional development needs of Southern arts organizations for increasing organizational capacity, growth, and operational stability. Funds can support staff or board participation at conferences, workshops, and training. Geographic focus: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Focus areas: Organizational Capacity, Arts Administration, Professional Development Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations | South Arts Staff and Board of Directors Emerging Traditional Artists Program Field Work Collection (Berea College) Jazz Road Creative Residencies Jazz Road Creative Residencies - FAQ Resources for Jazz Artists Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts: Touring Exhibition Grant & Fellowship Recipients How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) State Partner and Presenter Networks Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Donate to the Recovery Fund Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations See All Grants & Opportunities South Arts strongly believes that skill and knowledge building for arts organizations are integral to success and sustainability. These grants are designed to support the professional development needs of Southern arts organizations for increasing organizational capacity to achieve long-term sustainability, growth, and/or operational stability. This grant program is open to film, visual arts, performing arts, traditional arts, literary arts, and multidisciplinary arts organizations. Funding can support staff or board participation at conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities and events. In addition, these grants can support expenses for in-person and virtual professional development for organization-wide staff learning and training. Funds support travel expenses (for example, lodging and air/ground transportation), admission/registration fees, or other related expenses (for example, consultant/service fees for staff learning/training sessions). Due to limited funds, this grant is open to arts organizations with operating budgets of $500,000 or less. New applicants are encouraged to contact program director Nikki Estes at 404-874-7244 x816 to discuss eligibility before submitting an application. All program funding is contingent on the availability of funds for the program. In the event that a program is terminated, grant awards will not be made, and applicants could have to return unspent funds. Important Dates & Deadlines Applications open on July 16, 2025 and are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the professional development start date. Applicants will be notified by email within four weeks of submission. Please note that Professional Development Grants are subject to funding availability. Projects must take place between October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 . The following is a top-level list of the main eligibility requirements necessary to be considered for a Professional Development Grant. Please refer to the full list of eligibility requirements in the Guidelines. Be a tax-exempt nonprofit, an official unit of local, county, or state government, or a federally recognized tribal community based within South Arts' nine-state service area (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, Application snapshot: target deadline April 30, 2026; published funding information Up to $1,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) arts organizations in the South Arts region with operating budgets of $500,000 or less. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
