South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants 2025–2026

The South Arts Cross-Sector Impact Grants provide up to $15,000 in funding to support projects developed through partnerships between one arts organization or artist and one non-arts organization. This grant program is designed to harness the transformative power of collaboration by leveraging the arts to address community challenges in innovative ways. South Arts, an organization committed to advancing Southern vitality through the arts, has launched this initiative as part of a strategic effort to support projects that are artist- and community-centered, particularly at the intersection of the arts and other critical sectors of society. Beginning in 2025, the program will focus on the impact area of Health and Wellness. Eligible projects must demonstrate how they address health and wellness challenges in their communities using the arts. This includes, but is not limited to, areas such as mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, social cohesion, and occupational wellness. South Arts plans to fund approximately 18 projects in this cycle, each expected to span three years. These projects will receive up to $15,000 in the first cycle, and up to $10,000 for each of the following two cycles. Funding is conditional upon continued project development and submission of streamlined renewal applications for the second and third years. To apply, partnerships must consist of one arts partner and one non-arts organization, both located within South Arts’ nine-state region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. At least one partner must be a nonprofit, a governmental unit, or a federally recognized tribal community with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The application process is conducted in two phases: an initial Letter of Interest (LOI) followed by a full application for invited candidates. The LOI is due by July 30, 2025, with invitation notifications issued by August 27, and full appli

Participate in July 2 webinar or view recording; engage early with staff; ensure clear roles and shared authority between partners