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Presenter grants for Southern artists (South Arts): up to $5,000 · Aden

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South Arts

Presenter grants for Southern artists

Up to $5,000 for nonprofits and governments in nine Southern states to present a roster musician with a community activity.

$5,000Max per grant

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Category: Live
Who applies: Organisations
When to apply: Rolling, first come first served

Who can apply

Nonprofit or government presenter in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC or TN with a UEI
Engage an artist or ensemble from the South Arts roster, which includes music and traditional music
A performance of at least 60 minutes plus an educational or community activity
Dollar-for-dollar cash match; one application per year

How to apply

1
Pick a roster artist using the Southern Artist Spotlight filter on the roster
2
Contact the program director to check eligibility

Apply at least 60 days before the project starts

South Arts notifies you within four weeks; projects run between July 2026 and June 2027

Checked against southarts.org on October 28, 2026.

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