Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
South Arts administers grants up to $10,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government arts organizations in nine Southern states to support community projects featuring Southern artists presenting work across state lines within the region. Your organization must have a UEI and the artist must reside in the South Arts territory. The deadline is September 30, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 30, 2026
“Applications open July 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Projects must occur between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027.”✓ 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 $10,000
“Up to $10,000 grant (50% of artist fee, maximum $10,000) to support artist fees. Requires dollar-for-dollar cash match. Does not support indirect costs or additional project costs.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Projects must take place between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027.
Who can apply. 501(c)(3) nonprofit or governmental arts organizations based in South Arts' nine-state region (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN). Must have UEI. Projects must involve a Southern artist/company visiting another Southern state. Artist must
How they choose.
“Internal review process by South Arts staff using published criteria. Panel review not explicitly stated. Applicants notified by November 24, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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