The Artistic Innovations Grant Program supports the development of new, original works in the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) six-state region: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. This grant encourages experimentation across artistic disciplines.

Through this program, M-AAA offers cost-sharing grants of up to $15,000 to help artists and nonprofit arts organizations create and present new work. The grant covers expenses related to the production and premiere of these projects. Eligible applicants include individual artists and nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations in the region.

Apply now. Grant applications are open now and close March 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CDT.

Read the full guidelines and eligibility here.

Photography credit: Artistic Innovations grantee NobleMotion Dance. Dance, Music, Neuroscience. Evelyn Toh, LaRodney Freeman, Abby Schafer, Tyler Orcutt. Photo by Lynn Lane.