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Find similar grantsLast deadline was March 3, 2025. Program will NOT run in 2026-2027 cycle. Project period was July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Mid Atlantic Arts ArtsCONNECT Program is sponsored by Mid Atlantic Arts. Supports performing arts touring projects collaboratively developed by presenters in the mid-Atlantic region, including performances and engagement activities.
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ArtsCONNECT - Mid Atlantic Arts ArtsCONNECT supports performing arts touring projects collaboratively developed by presenters working together in the mid-Atlantic region. The ArtsCONNECT program will not run in the 2026-2027 cycle.
Applicants who typically anticipate support from these programs are invited to apply for Mid Atlantic Tours , Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants , and Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives (formerly Special Presenter Initiatives) programs. Reach out to Program Director, Performing Arts & Accessibility Coordinator Sarah Lewitus with any questions: slewitus@midatlanticarts.
org or 410-539-6656 X 110 The information below describes past ArtsCONNECT application cycles and is for reference only.
To be eligible for an ArtsCONNECT grant award, presenters must: Be based in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Native nations that share this geography; Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a unit of state or local government or Federally recognized Indian tribal government; Demonstrate organizational administrative capacity to complete all required project components; Be in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts at the time of application, with no overdue or outstanding required reports and/or grant documents Review full program guidelines for more details on program structure and eligibility.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024: ArtsCONNECT application goes live Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm Eastern: ArtsCONNECT Presenter Information Webinar | View Here Thursday, December 12, 2024, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern: Presenter Pitch Session | View a recording Thursday, February 20, 2025: Projects in Development Submission Deadline CLOSED – Monday, March 3, 2025: ArtsCONNECT Application Deadline July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026: Project period for ArtsCONNECT-supported projects.
Guidelines and Application The deadline for ArtsCONNECT was Monday, March 3, 2025. The guidelines below are for information purposes only.
Download ArtsCONNECT Guidelines as a PDF (link opens in a new window) Download ArtsCONNECT Guidelines as an accessible Word document (click link to download) Download the ArtsCONNECT Application Narrative Preview as a PDF (link opens a new window) Download ArtsCONNECT Application Narrative as an accessible Word document (click link to download) View the 2025-2026 ArtsCONNECT Webinar ArtsCONNECT Webinar Slide Deck View a recording of the ArtsCONNECT Presenter Pitch Session To be eligible for ArtsCONNECT support, one presenter in each consortium must submit the artist/company they plan to apply for support to present to the Projects in Development listing.
The Projects in Development listing deadline was Thursday, February 20, 2025. No further submissions are being accepted at this time. Click here to download the February 27, 2025 Projects in Developments listing as a PDF (link opens in a new window) Click here to download the February 27, 2025 Projects in Developments listing as a Word doc Image: Soles of Duende.
Credit: Daryl Padilla. Three dancers on stage, moving to the music and accompanied by a trumpet player, percussionist and guitar player. Explore the current grantees and tour engagements.
For this program, Mid Atlantic Arts works with a panel of independent reviewers to recommend applications for funding. To be considered as a panelist for this and other programs, complete our Panelist Interest Form. You only need to complete the form once to be considered for multiple programs.
Click here to access the Panelist Interest Form. 2025-2026 Program Panelists 2024-2025 Program Panelists 2023-2024 Program Panelists 2022-2023 Program Panelists 2021-2022 Program Panelists Learn more about managing your ArtsCONNECT grant. Opportunity & Support Type Federally-recognized Indian tribal government, Performing Arts Presenter Folklife & Traditional Arts Questions or need guidance?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Presenters based in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Native nations that share this geography; must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or units of state or local government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 50% subsidy of artist fees; maximum of $10,000; other eligible expenses up to $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Mid Atlantic Arts ArtsCONNECT Program is funded by Mid Atlantic Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 8 states, including District of Columbia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Check the official notice for the full list.
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The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Narrative application and Projects in Development submission. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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