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In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants.

Appalachian Regional Commission counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee · South Arts
Open nowFree to applyFunds must be used by June…

South Arts offers $30,000 grants through In These Mountains: Infrastructure to 501(c)3 nonprofits in ARC counties of Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee that promote Central Appalachian folk arts and traditional culture. Funds support infrastructure costs including staff development, equipment, strategic planning, and marketing. Deadline: October 7, 2026.

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Deadline. October 7, 2026

“Applications open July 15, 2026. Close September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Award announcement December 1, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. $30,000

“$30,000 non-match grant in one payment for infrastructure expenses (staff/volunteer professional development, emergency readiness planning, equipment/software, conference travel, marketing, strategic planning, etc.)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Funds must be used by June 15, 2027

Who can apply. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 status located in and serving ARC counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Tennessee. Must have FEIN. Ineligible: colleges/universities, previous/current ITM Partners (FY19-FY26), organizations that fail

How they choose.

“Panel of folklorists, community scholars, and relevant experts. Two organizations from each eligible state selected (six total). South Arts prioritizes rural communities (population under 50,000).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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