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The JACCK Foundation for the Arts proudly serves as a community resource hub dedicated to connecting local artists with funding opportunities that support creative growth and sustainability.
We recognize that access to funding can often be one of the greatest barriers facing emerging and established artists. As part of our mission to foster creativity, equity, and economic empowerment through the arts, JACCK actively researches, compiles, and shares information about local, regional, and national artist grant opportunities.
While JACCK may not directly administer all grant funding, we are committed to ensuring artists are aware of available resources, application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and professional development opportunities that can strengthen their success. Through workshops, informational sessions, curated grant lists, and one-on-one guidance when possible, we aim to bridge the gap between artists and the financial resources that help bring their creative visions to life.
At JACCK, we believe informed artists are empowered artists — and access to funding is access to opportunity.
🎨 Local & Regional Artist Grants (Missouri / Midwest)
Regional Arts Commission (St. Louis) – Artist Support Grants
Flexible funding for individual artists’ creative projects and career advancement.
👉 https://racstl.org/artistsupport/
Missouri Arts Council Grants
Statewide funding for arts projects, includes Express & Annual grants.
👉 https://missouriartscouncil.org/grants/
City of Liberty (MO) – Annual Art Grant
Matching grant (up to $5,000) to support local art projects/programs.
👉 https://libertymissouri.gov/2611/
Art-Grants Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) – Artistic Innovations Grant
Cost-sharing grants (up to $15,000) for artists and nonprofit arts orgs in the six-state region including Missouri.
👉 https://www.maaa.org/artists-grants-fellowships/artistic-innovations/
Missouri & Kansas Arts Opportunity Listings (GrantWatch)
Browse Missouri area arts funding, artist grants, project support & more.
👉 https://missouri.grantwatch.com/cat/2/arts-and-culture-grants.html
🇺🇸 National Artist Grant & Funding Programs
Creative Capital
National nonprofit providing grants, services & professional support for individual artists.
👉 https://creative-capital.org/
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Funding
Federal arts funding for projects across disciplines; connect to state & regional opportunities.
3 Arts Funding & Resources
Supports individual artists with awards, residencies, fellowships & project funding.
👉 https://www.3arts.org/resources/funding/
Artist Trust – National Funders for Individual Artists
Curated resource list of national & discipline-specific funders.
👉 https://artisttrust.org/resources/list-of-national-funding-for-individual-artists-by-discipline/
Artwork Archive – Top Artist Grants & Opportunities
Ongoing artist grant listings, residencies, open calls and competitions for 2026.
👉 https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/complete-guide-to-2026-artist-grants-opportunities
🗺️ Other City & Local Arts Grants You Can Explore
Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants
Annual funding for artists & cultural projects in Jersey City, NJ.
👉 https://jerseycityculture.org/grants/
Manhattan Arts Grants (LMCC)Grants for community-centered arts activities & participatory projects in NYC.
👉 https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/
Miami-Dade County – Grants for Artists
Competitive funding for practicing artists in the Miami-Dade region.
👉 https://miamidadearts.org/artists/grants-artists
🧠 Tips for Applying
Start with local/state arts councils first — they often have more accessible deadlines and fewer restrictions.
Sign up for grant listing services (e.g., GrantWatch, Artwork Archive) to receive alerts.
Tailor applications to the scope of your project and discipline (visual, performing, multidisciplinary, etc.)