Deadline: 3-Mar-25
The Regional Arts Commission’s (RAC) Program Support Grant provides a one-year program or project support grant in the production and/or presentation of artistic activities to non-arts organizations or fiscally-sponsored projects (including arts programs produced by St. Louis universities).
These projects or programs serve to broaden and deepen audience/community participation and increase access to the arts for visitors and residents throughout the St. Louis region and must occur in St. Louis city or county.
Funding Information
- For 2025, non-arts organizations or a fiscally-sponsored project may apply for up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organizations meet the following requirements:
- Local focus: Arts and cultural programs must occur in St. Louis City and/or St. Louis County.
- Nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization: In “good standing” as a nonprofit corporation in the State of Missouri and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a unit of federal or local government such as a library, county, or municipal agency.
- Arts programming: The proposed program’s primary purpose must be the creation, presentation, or utilization of arts and culture.
- Timeframe: The program for which you are applying must take place between July 1, 2025, and June 31, 2026.
Review Criteria
- Artistic Essentials: A non-arts organization or fiscally-sponsored project that produces or presents culturally and artistically significant work that supports a full creative life for every St. Louisan.
- Community Benefit: A program that demonstrates broad community benefit while advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Capacity: A non-arts organization or fiscally-sponsored project that intentionally plans for program capacity.
For more information, visit RAC.