This grant supports Midwestern nonprofits and tribal organizations in hosting professional artists from outside their state for performances, exhibitions, and workshops. It prioritizes rural applicants and projects that engage underserved audiences in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Native Nations sharing this geography. Funding ranges from $2,000 to $10,000 to support community arts touring activities.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $2 million or tribal organizations of any budget size located and operating in specified Midwestern states or Native Nations. Projects must reach underserved audiences and feature out-of-state artists.
