Arts and Healing Initiative Grant

Arts and Healing Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arts and Education Council of St. Louis
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Summary

The Arts and Healing Initiative aims to support arts, social service, and health organizations in implementing arts-based wellness programs. This initiative will enhance the healing process and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families in the St. Louis region. With a strong backing from the Arts and Education Council, the initiative continues a legacy of over $100 million in grants aimed at fostering community health through the arts.

Overview

Who We Are A unique nonprofit partnership has formed to continue and strengthen the impact of the arts in the St. Louis region. Arts and Education Council, (A&E), which has a 60+ year legacy of supporting arts organizations across the St. Louis region, has merged with Network for Strong Communities. A&E, a united arts fund supported by corporations, foundations, and individuals, has been a catalyst in supporting new arts nonprofits, signature arts organizations and art educators across the St. Louis region with over $100m of grants through the decades. A&E remains an important partner to the arts ecosystem across the St. Louis region and art educators at a time when dollars for school-based arts programs are diminishing. Arts and Healing Initiative Grants will provide funds to arts, social service and/or health organizations to bring in arts-based wellness programs that aid in the healing process and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for funding, the organization must meet the following criteria:Be an IRS Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Be in Good Standing with the State of Missouri or Illinois for the duration of the grant period Proposed program must incorporate healing and well-being with the arts at its core Provide accurate and detailed financial statements Operate under a reasonable, board approved budget Programs must take place in Missouri or Southwestern Illinois