The GIG (Grow, Invest, Gather) Fund grants provide funding for smaller nonprofits to offer public-facing arts projects and activities in Midwestern communities.
Donor Name: Arts Midwest
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The goal of the GIG Fund is to make arts opportunities more accessible to underserved audiences across the region. Funds may be used for performances; exhibits; arts festivals; public art, or other activities that provide Midwesterners the opportunity to experience art and creativity.
GIG Fund projects should:
- Expand access to arts and creativity for underserved audiences in the Midwest
- Highlight arts and creativity as an essential element of Midwestern life
- Support smaller nonprofits in offering relevant artistic programming to their audiences
Funding Information
- The GIG Fund is a grant of $2,000 – $15,000 for nonprofit organizations to offer public-facing arts projects and activities in Midwestern communities.
- This round of GIG Fund grants is for supporting activities taking place between December 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Project Requirements
- Engage a Professional Artist or Ensemble
- Offer at Least Two Activities Featuring the Artist(s)
- Reach an Underserved Audience
Eligibility Criteria
- Smaller Non-profit Organizations: 501c3 non-profit organizations and tribal organizations with annual expenses of $2 million or less.
- In the Midwest: Organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and the Native Nations that share this geography.
- Focused on Arts & Culture: Arts and cultural organizations in any arts discipline (literature, performing arts, visual arts, traditional arts, multidisciplinary arts, etc.) or nonprofit organizations that provide arts programming (social service agencies, etc.)
- With a UEI: Organizations will need to have a UEI number from SAM.gov in order to receive funding.
- In Good Standing: Organizations must not have overdue reports or funding restrictions with Arts Midwest.
For more information, visit Arts Midwest.
