The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) has announced that applications are being accepted for three grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.
Donor Name: Kansas Arts Commission
State: Kansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/23/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
KAC has awarded more than 130 grants to organizations in 38 counties this fiscal year — distributing more than $1.25 million to support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, murals, poetry and more. Award funding is made possible through appropriations by the Kansas Legislature, federal support from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), and fees collected from the Kansas.
The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural heritage, include:
- General Operating Support Grant: Provides funding for day-to-day operations of established arts organizations
- Arts Everywhere Grant: Supports specific projects and initiatives and is open to both arts and non-arts organizations
- Public Art & Murals Grant: Funds permanent and semi-permanent public art installations.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Kansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, units of local government (e.g., schools, universities, libraries, art agencies, etc.) and federally recognized tribal communities. All applicants must have at least one fiscal year of completed arts programming.
For more information, visit KAC.
