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Professional Development Grant for Organizations – 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 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT – ORGANIZATIONS The Professional Development Grant for organizations supports fine arts specialists, classroom teachers, school administrators, teaching artists, or a combination of these groups.
This program seeks to enhance and strengthen fine arts teaching and/or arts integration skills. Projects must adhere to the High Quality Standards of Professional Development . Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for Professional Development Grants.
What and How Much We Fund We offer two grant tracks: Express Grants and Annual Grants. The maximum Express Grant award is $4,000. The maximum Annual Grant award is $40,000.
Grant funds may be used to pay the presenter(s), to pay for the presenter’s travel expenses, and to purchase project-related materials and supplies as well as marketing materials. Funds cannot pay for equipment, food, beverages, awards, or event tickets. Annual Professional Development Grants must be matched dollar for dollar.
Express Grants do not require matching funds. For FY26, all project funds must be spent between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. How We Make Funding Decisions A panel evaluates and scores each application for artistic quality, arts learning, and management capabilities.
Annual Grant awards reflect the score as a percentage of the request. Express Grant applications that meet panel approval will be fully funded at requested amount. Application Dates: Applications for Annual Professional Development Grants for organizations take place once a year.
The application deadline for FY26 was March 3, 2025. Applications for Express Professional Development Grants for organizations are on rolling deadlines. Apply by the first Monday of each month, two months in advance of the month in which the project incurs expenses.
For example, for a project that incurs expenses in May, the application must be received no later than the first Monday in March. If the first Monday is a holiday, the deadline is on Tuesday. We encourage organizations to submit applications early.
You will submit an application through Smart Simple , our online grant application program. You will give information in the following areas: Applicant Information (Name, ID numbers, Organization details, grant program) Project Information In narrative format, you will describe your project. What is the fine arts area to be studied?
Who is the facilitator/presenter? What will the project achieve? How does the project support your department/program goals?
How does the project support learning in and with the arts? What learning standards will be focused on? How will you evaluate the project’s success?
Target Group(s) Information about the educator groups in the project.
Who are they and why Artistic Quality Evidence of facilitator/presenter and program excellence Arts Learning Goals Supported by learning standards; evaluation and assessment tools Administrative Ability Marketing, management, community involvement, and finances Students For nonprofit organizations only, information regarding your target groups Budget Detail (program income and expenses) Attachments Facilitator resume and letter of intent; support materials as needed; tax documents Compliance Statement (Authorizing official) This individual is the sole person who can sign the grant contract.
The executive director and key board members are automatically designated, but additional authorizing officials may be appointed. Google Map of Missouri Arts Council location Join our email list for updates about our programs and the arts and culture industry in Missouri. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Missouri-based nonprofit organizations including schools and arts education organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Professional Development Grant for Organizations (Express Grant track) is funded by Missouri Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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