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The Missouri Arts Council offers annual grants to support arts projects that engage communities across Missouri, ranging from $500 to $40,000.
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Get matched →The Missouri Arts Council offers annual grants ranging from $500 to $40,000 to support arts projects that engage communities across Missouri. These grants are aimed at enhancing public access to diverse arts experiences, boosting economic growth through the arts, and strengthening educational initiatives. Eligible projects include performances, festivals, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs. The Council's mission is to foster appreciation for the arts, contributing to the vitality of Missouri's cultural heritage.
The Missouri Arts Council is the state agency dedicated—as public leader, partner, and catalyst—to broadening the growth, availability, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri and fostering the diversity, vitality, and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy, and cultural heritage. The grants make possible quality arts programming to communities both large and small throughout the state. Grants are provided to arts projects that meet strategic goals: engage people in meaningful arts experiences, grow Missouri’s economy using the arts, and strengthen Missouri education through the arts.
Most grant applications have a maximum request, from $500 and up. Annual grants allow up to $40,000.
Applicants must be tax-exempt as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and incorporated in Missouri as a not-for-profit corporation. The proposed project must be conducted in Missouri.
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