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Kentucky Arts Rising (KAR) Grant is sponsored by Kentucky Arts Council. Provides support for smaller Kentucky-based arts and cultural organizations (average annual revenue under $100,000) to provide year‑round arts programming.
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Applications open for new Kentucky Arts Rising Grant - Kentucky Arts Council Mission, Vision, & Values Performing Arts Directory Kentucky Crafted Arts Directory Teaching Artists Directory Folk & Traditional Apprenticeships Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients Emerging Artist Award Recipients Governor’s Awards in the Arts Creative Industry Summit Series Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) Mission, Vision, & Values Performing Arts Directory Kentucky Crafted Arts Directory Teaching Artists Directory Folk & Traditional Apprenticeships Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients Emerging Artist Award Recipients Governor’s Awards in the Arts Creative Industry Summit Series Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) Home » Newsroom » Applications open for new Kentucky Arts Rising Grant Applications open for new Kentucky Arts Rising Grant The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting applications for the new Kentucky Arts Rising (KAR) Grant, a program created to support small, community-based arts and cultural organizations that provide year-round arts programming for Kentuckians.
Kentucky Arts Rising offers $1,500 in operational support to help strengthen and sustain grassroots arts organizations with limited operating budgets. This opportunity is designed for small Kentucky-based arts and cultural organizations that: Have an average annual operating revenue of less than $100,000. Provide ongoing, year-round arts programming.
Operate as an independent nonprofit organization or are in the process of obtaining IRS 501(c)(3) status. Organizations that do not yet have nonprofit status but are considering applying are encouraged to contact the program director before submitting an application to discuss eligibility and next steps.
Organizations with annual operating revenue exceeding $100,000 should apply for the Kentucky Arts Partnership (KAP) grant, which provides larger operating support awards for established arts organizations. Application deadline: Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.
m. Eastern Applicants with questions may contact Brett Ratliff, arts organization director , at [email protected] or 502-782-1615. 500 Mero St.
, Fifth Floor
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) arts organizations legally chartered in Kentucky with revenue under $100,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Kentucky Arts Rising (KAR) Grant is funded by Kentucky Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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