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Arts Midwest GIG Fund

Arts Midwest's Grow, Invest, Gather (GIG) Fund  is a grant of up to $4,000 that supports Midwestern organizations that want to contract with a professional artist to offer activities to their community.

Application Details

The GIG Fund provides flexible grants for nonprofit organizations to support programs and activities featuring professional artists. GIG Fund grants help cover fees for touring or local artists. Funds may also be used for project costs such as accessibility accommodations and marketing. We work with a panel to help us review applications and distribute grants annually.

FY24 Timeline

  • Intent to Apply (Required): Due September 21, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m. Central Time 
  • Application Deadline: Due October 3, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m. Central Time
  • Notification of Award Decisions: Early November 2023
  • GIG Fund Activities Take Place: November 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines.
  2. Secure or renew your organization’s SAM.gov registration prior to the application deadline. “Pending” SAM.gov registrations will be accepted at the time of application.
  3. Prepare your application

Contact

Ellen DeYoung; Grants Specialist -
(612) 238-8028

Joshua Feist; Director of Grant Making - 
(612) 238-8054

gig@artsmidwest.org

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