Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.

The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural heritage, include:

• General Operating Support Grant: Provides funding for day-to-day operations of established arts organizations
• Arts Everywhere Grant: Supports specific projects and initiatives and is open to both arts and non-arts organizations
• Public Art & Murals グラント: Funds permanent and semi-permanent public art installations
• Visiting Artists Grant: Helps bring professional artists from across the nation to Kansas communities

“Providing targeted financial support for the arts is vital in revitalizing and supporting our communities and organizations of all sizes,” デビッド・トーランド副知事兼商務長官は次のように述べた。. “Groups are using these grants to help make important, impactful and meaningful work happen, boosting local economies and connecting residents to the creative talent found throughout the Sunflower State.”

The KAC grants are available to support arts and cultural activities that are taking place starting on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Supported activities include arts education projects, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, media arts, creative writing, murals, poetry, the operations of museums and other creative disciplines.

Eligible applicants include Kansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, units of local government (e.g., schools, universities, libraries, art agencies, etc.) and federally recognized tribal communities. All applicants must have at least one fiscal year of completed arts programming.

“Our funding opportunities are open to any and all Kansas organizations, and the application can be completed without specializing in grant writing,” カンザス州芸術委員会のディレクター、カーティス・ヤングは次のように述べている。. “We encourage all interested applicants to take advantage of the resources we have available to help navigate the process.”

To access relevant KAC application webinars, click これ.

The deadline for all four KAC grant applications is 5:00 p.m. February 28. For more details, guidelines and eligibility, click これ.

Visiting Touring Roster Artists grants also are available to bring artists on the カンザス・ツアー名簿 to communities across the state. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis but must be made at least 60 days in advance of the proposed activity. More details can be found これ.