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Performing Arts Touring Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $7,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Performing Arts Touring Grants

Funder: South Arts Inc

Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

Purpose: Support the presentation of Southern performing artists for public performances and residencies

Award Amount: Up to $7,500

Funding Source: National Endowment for the Arts

Key Details:

  • Grants are matched at least dollar for dollar by recipient organizations

  • Part of South Arts' annual cycle of programming

  • Supports diverse performing artists and art forms across the region

  • Helps increase access to arts for both urban and rural residents

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Arts organizations and performing arts centers

  • Organizations presenting out-of-state artists

    • Application Timeline (2020 cycle): Applications due March 2, 2020

    Contact: South Arts Inc, southarts.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission: Application submissions accepted annually

    Timeline: Applications typically due in spring (e.g., March 2, 2020)

    Review Process:

  • Proposals reviewed by panels of peers and respected leaders in the field

  • Adjudicated based on impact and community benefit

    • Requirements:

  • Applicants must plan to match grant funding at least dollar for dollar

  • Organizations should provide details about the performing artist(s) to be presented

  • Public performance and/or residency activities must be specified

    • Additional Information:

  • Organizations encouraged to review current guidelines before applying

  • Sign up for South Arts email list for deadline updates

  • Visit southarts.org for detailed guidelines and application instructions

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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