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Micro Arts Program Grant

Supporting small organizations through arts programming

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The Micro Arts Program (MAP) supports the work of Kansas organizations with annual total cash income of $20,000 or less. These organizations are the backbone of Kansas’ grassroots arts community, and this program can serve as an introduction to Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) funding by providing grants of $1,000 – $2,000 with 6-month periods of performance and quick turnaround time.

Eligible projects include cultural projects, programs, exhibitions, series, arts education projects, and other arts programming. This program provides funding for arts-centered non-profits to harness the power of the arts to increase student success, foster creative thinking, develop critical job skills, enhance community development, and increase participation in the arts across Kansas.

Kansas Arts Commission MAP Grant

Award Details

MAP grants have a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum request of $2,000.

KAC requires that all grants are matched at a minimum of 1:1 through a combination of cash and in-kind expenses. For example, if your grant request is $2,000, your organization would be expected to spend $2,000 in expenses from other non-state and non-federal sources towards the project, for total project expenses of $4,000. This can include any allowable in-kind goods or services.

KAC will announce total available funds for this program following the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year through approval by the Kansas Legislature and signature of the Governor.

Minimum Award Amount: $1,000
Maximum Award Amount: $2,000
Period of Performance: July 1 – December 31 OR January 1 – June 30

Eligible Applicants

Applicant organizations may seek funding for a project that explicitly focuses on arts and cultural programming. Organizations receiving General Operating Support, Arts Everywhere, or Public Art & Murals grants are ineligible to apply. Organizations receiving a MAP grant may also apply for up to two Kansas Touring Roster Visiting Artist grants per fiscal year. An organization may apply for one MAP grant per application cycle and may receive no more than three MAP grants within a 5-year period following the award of their first MAP grant. Organizations may not apply for MAP grants through a fiscal agent.

Basic Eligibility:

Established 501c3 organizations, units of local government, federally recognized tribes

Be incorporated in Kansas and in good standing with the state

Have fulfilled all outstanding contractual obligations with KAC

Have a SAM UEI number. Click here for more information.

See the guidelines for details.