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Small Arts Grants Program
Funding for small arts organizations and community arts programs
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports arts and culture organizations and community arts programming in the greater Kansas City area. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000 for eligible applicants and activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 300,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and culture programs in the greater Kansas City area.
- Community-based arts programming in traditional and non-traditional sites.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Tax-exempt status or fiscal sponsor information
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Organization name for portal access
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations
- Non-arts organizations with community-based arts programs
- 501(c)(3) public charities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the greater Kansas City area
- Organizations without tax-exempt status or fiscal sponsorship
- Arts organizations with annual revenues of $300,000 or more
Eligible expenses
- General operating support
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Kansas City area
- Within a 60-mile radius of Kansas City
Selection criteria
- Alignment with arts and culture priorities.
- Access to arts and culture opportunities.
- Local community impact in the greater Kansas City area.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application portal
- Go to the Small Arts Grant Fund application page.
- Use a common browser to start or return to an application.
- Step 2: Prepare portal access
- Enter the institution name as prompted.
- Follow the portal instructions to open the application.
- Step 3: Complete and submit the application
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit the application by the due date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and decided by the board.
- Board decision on grants is announced in November 2026.
- Grant award letters and payments are issued in December 2026.
Additional information
- The application process changes in the new portal.
- Historical applications and reports are no longer available on the old portal.
- Applicants may need a fiscal sponsor if they are not a tax-exempt public charity.
- Special instructions apply for non-arts organizations starting an application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Small Arts Grants Program Program
What is the Small Arts Grants Program?
This program supports arts and culture organizations and community arts programming in the greater Kansas City area. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000 for eligible applicants and activities.
How much funding can be received?
Small Arts Grants Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Small Arts Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Small Arts Grants Program program, you must:
Located in greater Kansas City area
501(c)(3) public charity or fiscal sponsor
Arts revenue under $300,000
What expenses are eligible under Small Arts Grants Program?
Arts and culture programs in the greater Kansas City area.
Community-based arts programming in traditional and non-traditional sites.
Who can I contact for more information about the Small Arts Grants Program?
You can contact Francis Family Foundation (FFF) by email at liana@francisfoundation.org or by phone at 816-531-0077.
Where is the Small Arts Grants Program available?
The Small Arts Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Small Arts Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Small Arts Grants Program is a Grant and Funding