Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Mid-America Arts Alliance offers grants up to $15,000 for individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Native Nations. Applicants must be at least 21, U.S. residents in the region with three years of arts engagement, and the application is free. The next deadline is September 24, 2026.
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Deadline. September 24, 2026
“September 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Up to $15,000
“Up to $15,000 matching grant for individual artists (no cost-share required). Up to $15,000 for organizations (with cost-share requirement). Funds cover project expenses incurred during project period.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027 (6 months for project period)
Who can apply. Individual artists: at least 21 years old; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-resident status; full-time resident in M-AAA six-state region before deadline and during entire grant period; 3-year history of arts engagement in creative
“full-time resident in M-AAA six-state region”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Assessed on artistic merit through stewardship of funding and artistic excellence through artwork. Awards intended to benefit broad constituency; at least two grants per state (minimum 18 grantees across six-state region for FY27).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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