Category: Opportunities

A pilot program that offers grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations that are rooted in communities of color.

A one-time award of $5,000 will honor an Iowan who has made a significant impact on their arts community.

A new award celebrating and supporting the work of Midwest culture bearers and folk arts practitioners.

Tell us about new culinary experiences and traditional foodways in the Midwest!

A $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.

Does your Midwestern nonprofit want to present performing and visual arts activities between September 2024—May 2025? If so, consider applying for a GIG Fund grant!

Tell us about your favorite road trip stops in the Midwest! Which hidden gems do you share with your friends who are traveling the region or visiting your community?

Through grants of $65,000 to $130,000 and peer learning opportunities, this new national initiative invests in organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming.

Calling writers and journalists in the rural Midwest! We’re looking for stories of creativity in rural places — stories that showcase a range of artistic, cultural, and creative practices.

Applications are now open for the 2024-25 cycle of our two national grants programs: the NEA Big Read and Shakespeare in American Communities.