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Arts Midwest Grant Opportunities and Awards

We fuel creativity throughout the Midwest by supporting artists and creative organizations. Learn more about our grantmaking initiatives and community programming.

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Photo Credit: Marc Monaghan
Phase 1 Applications Due November 4

GIG Fund: Interstate Touring

This grant helps Midwestern nonprofits host professional artists for performances, exhibitions, and workshops that reach local audiences. Organizations can request between $2,000 and $10,000. Projects must feature an artist who lives outside of your state.

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Photo Credit: Linye Jiang
A moment of ‘Delicious Workshop’ led by Eiko Otake at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of a 2026 GIG Fund activity.

Introducing the Arts Funding Finder

Our new tool helps Midwestern creatives and arts organizations explore grants and research funders, cutting through the noise and the overwhelm.

It includes a curated list of open grant opportunities for Midwestern artists and arts organizations, plus directory of 170+ organizations that support the arts, so you can see who funds creative work in the Midwest.

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Webinar: Crafting Community Agreements

Community agreements are a tool for braver conversations, clearer expectations, and more consensual collaboration.

This webinar is for anyone who convenes groups, whether virtual or in person, big or small, and wants to set the stage for participants to feel seen and supported.

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