Project Support Grants from ArtsKC are designed to fund nonprofit organizations for arts-related projects, programs, or activities, particularly those that are not year-round initiatives. The grants emphasize support for public-facing and publicly accessible programming. During the 2023-2024 cycle, 18 grants were awarded, totaling $93,500, with an average award amount of $5,194. Approximately 51.4% of applicants received funding, reflecting the program's competitive nature.
The 2024-2025 grant cycle begins with applications opening on November 13, 2024, and closing on January 22, 2025, at 11:45 PM. Organizations can attend virtual information sessions tailored to first-time applicants on December 11, 2024, or returning applicants on January 8, 2025, both at 12 PM. Grant activities must occur between November 14, 2024, and September 2, 2025, and decisions will be announced in late March 2025. Grantees must submit an Impact Report by September 3, 2025, to remain eligible for future funding.
Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofits based primarily in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte, and Wyandotte counties. Organizations must have a governing body with bylaws, be established before 2021, and demonstrate at least two years of financial records and programming history. The grant application should focus on specific arts-related projects that are open to the public. For educational institutions, only community programs or public-facing initiatives qualify, and a separate budget detailing revenues and expenses for these programs is required.
Organizations that received funding from ArtsKC in the previous year must submit and have an Impact Report approved before reapplying. Each organization is allowed to submit only one grant application per year. These requirements ensure that funded projects align with ArtsKC’s commitment to supporting accessible and impactful arts programming throughout the Kansas City area. For more details, applicants can attend info sessions or visit the ArtsKC website to apply.
