Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
South Arts offers grants up to $3,000 (free to apply, deadline April 30, 2027) for nonprofits, government agencies, or tribal communities in nine Southern states to fund community art projects with regional artists. Your organization must be based in a rural area or city under 50,000 people within Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. April 30, 2027
“Applications open April 15, 2026 and accepted on rolling basis. Must submit at least 60 days prior to project start date. Projects must occur July 1, 2026 - June 30, 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 $3,000
“Artist fee support up to $3,000 (requiring dollar-for-dollar cash match). Supports film, traditional arts, visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Project must take place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
Who can apply. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental organizations, or federally recognized tribal communities based in South Arts' nine-state region (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN). Must be located in rural/isolated communities or cities wit
How they choose.
“First-come, first-served rolling basis. South Arts conducts internal review to verify eligibility. Applicants notified by email within four weeks of submission.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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