Mission Support Grants
Funding Amount
$5,438 average (2025-2026: 16 grants totaling $87,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Mission Support Grants
Purpose: Support non-profit organizations with the arts as their primary purpose. Funding is unrestricted.
Status: Currently closed. Dates will be announced in summer of 2026.
Geographic Scope: Five-county Kansas City metropolitan area (Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte, Wyandotte)
Program Model: Multi-year funding program that allows arts organizations to apply for two years of unrestricted funding with minimal reporting and paperwork. The two funding cycles continuously overlap, allowing ArtsKC to offer two-year grants to all applicants every year.
2025-2026 Results: Awarded 16 Mission Support Grants totaling $87,000 (average $5,438). Also awarded $98,500 to 18 organizations for their second year of the program. 24.6% of applicants received a grant of any amount.
Eligibility Requirements:
Disciplines: Visual, dance, music, theater, poetry, and interdisciplinary art
Contact: Phone: (816) 221-1777; Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are submitted through ArtsKC's online grant management system (Foundant Technologies). Visit the application portal for specific deadlines and to apply.
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