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Express Grants – Missouri Arts Council Missouri Folk Arts Program Missouri Arts Council Logos Creative Missouri Convening Missouri Arts Awards 2026 Missouri Arts Awards Honorees 2026-1983 Missouri Arts Awards Honorees A-Z Missouri Arts Awards 2025 Missouri Arts Awards 2024 Missouri Folk Arts Program Economic Impact of Missouri Arts Present a Touring Performer Missouri Folk Arts Program Missouri Arts Council Logos Creative Missouri Convening Missouri Arts Awards 2026 Missouri Arts Awards Honorees 2026-1983 Missouri Arts Awards Honorees A-Z Missouri Arts Awards 2025 Missouri Arts Awards 2024 Missouri Folk Arts Program Economic Impact of Missouri Arts Present a Touring Performer Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities.
Express Grants applications are accepted and award amounts are determined on a rolling basis throughout the year. We are currently accepting applications for Express Project and Express Touring programs for FY2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). The maximum request amount is $4,000, and no matching funds are required.
T he deadline for applications is 11:59 p. m. on the first Monday of the month, two months before the month in which the project will have expenses.
If the first Monday is a holiday, the deadline shifts to Tuesday. Examples: #1) If your project is for one single event, that for instance costs money in October, we need your application by the first Monday in August. #2) If you have a series of events that for instance start in October, we need your application by the first Monday in August for the entire series to be considered.
We encourage organizations to apply early, since funding is limited. FY2026 Express Grants Questions and Supplemental Materials We’re excited to begin your Project/Program/Performance review! To help us gain a better understanding of your work, we have prepared some questions that will assist in our review process.
Please take a moment to reflect on these questions and share your insights in your answers on your application. Let’s get started! – Describe the project for which MAC funds are requested.
– How will MAC funds be used? – Explain the artistic parts of the project. This includes the program content, the approach to performances, and how the artistic vision and quality are presented.
– Who are the artists involved, and why did you select them for this project? – What are the qualifications of the people leading the project and presenting the arts? – What is the project’s estimated audience?
– How will you attract the public to the project? – How does the project benefit the community and impact audiences? (Consider showing how the project benefits the community.
This could include outreach efforts, partnerships with community groups, increased arts accessibility, economic impact, or limited access to arts programs or specific artistic needs.) – How do you make the project accessible to any participants? (Consider the physical, sensory, and cognitive needs of your participants.
Review the Access Service Options Best Practices on our Funding Starts Here page . For additional information, contact Arts & Health Specialist Piper Hutson, piper. hutson@ltgov.
mo. gov , 314-244-8933, 800-735-2966 TDD.) – If your operating figures for the last fiscal year reflected a deficit, how did this occur, and how was it addressed?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits or units of local government; projects must be open to the public. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $4,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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