Horizons Enrichment Grant

The Horizons Enrichment Grants are part of the broader Horizons Grants Program administered by Salina Arts & Humanities in partnership with the Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation. Since its inception in 1986, the Horizons initiative has distributed over one million dollars across more than 550 grants to support cultural development and community impact in Saline County, Kansas. These enrichment grants are designed to provide flexible, smaller-scale funding to support individual artists as they pursue projects that aim to build community and enrich lives through the arts and cultural engagement. The Enrichment Grants are funded by private contributions from over 50 donors, including individuals, businesses, and foundations. Unlike the Developing Artist or Organizational Project Grants under the same program, Enrichment Grants are available on a rolling basis from February 1 through November 15 each year, subject to funding availability. These grants are positioned to support one-time opportunities or urgent needs that may arise outside the main annual grant cycle. Funding decisions and administration are overseen by Salina Arts & Humanities staff, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to foster arts and culture in the local community. Eligible applicants include individual artists who have resided in Saline County for at least one year prior to the application deadline. The program does not indicate a requirement for applicants to be at a particular stage of artistic development, further highlighting the grant’s flexible, community-responsive intent. To apply, eligible applicants must complete the application via the GovBuilt platform. A user account is required to access and submit the application. Notably, first-time applicants must submit their materials at least six weeks before their proposed project start date, while returning applicants must apply no later than four weeks before the project begins. These timing requirements ensure sufficient review and administrative processing. The application portal differs visually from the Salina Arts & Humanities website, and applicants are advised accordingly. While the funder does not specify exact award amounts or funding ceilings, the smaller scope of Enrichment Grants compared to other program components implies modest award levels suitable for project-based support. There is no stated cost share or matching funds requirement, and the guidelines suggest a straightforward application process, though specific documentation or evaluation metrics are not detailed in the source material. Interested applicants may contact Salina Arts & Humanities via email at [email protected] or by phone at 785-309-5770. The agency is located at 211 W. Iron Ave, 2nd Floor, Salina, Kansas, with public office hours from Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The funding window for Enrichment Grants closes annually on November 15, and given its recurring nature, future cycles can be expected to follow a similar timeline. Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines and reach out early, particularly if they are new to the process or seeking fiscal sponsorship for a collaborative project.

Notify staff of intent to apply 4–6 weeks before the project start. Keep a copy of submitted application. Confirm funding availability late in the year.