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Arts in Rural Places Grants (formerly Express Grants) is sponsored by South Arts. These grants support rural organizations and communities in South Arts' nine-state region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) with expedited grants to present Southern guest film directors, visual and performing artists, or writers.
Projects must include both a public presentation and an educational/community engagement activity. While primarily for presenting, a recording artist touring and performing in a rural area could be eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in rural communities of 50,000 people or less within the South Arts nine-state region. Applicants must program arts experiences featuring a Southern artist from inside or outside the presenter's state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Arts in Rural Places Grants (formerly Express Grants) is funded by South Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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