GRANTMAKING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK
As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, our top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our extraordinary arts and culture community so vibrant. Since our beginning in 1985, we have provided more than 7,200 grants worth over $120 million. We are more than a funder. We are a passionate advocate, a true partner, and a leading catalyst for positive change in the arts and culture sector.
Our approach to grantmaking is rooted in our values. We strive for equity, transparency, and to be responsive to the needs voiced by the community we serve. Accessibility and accountability have guided some important updates to our process in 2024, which you may review on the Artist Support Grant, Organizational Grant, and Program Support Grant pages along with guidelines for each of these three grantmaking areas.
ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS
Artist Support Grants are for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines who want to advance their careers and complete their creative projects. These grants are not only designed to be flexible and accessible, but they also encourage creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustained commitment to artistic work. Read more…
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Organizational Grants are for mission-driven nonprofit arts and culture organizations that produce and present programming in St. Louis City and County. These grants provide a one-year, unrestricted, renewable and flexible grant to support day-to-day operations and programs. Read more…
PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANTS
Program Support Grants are for non-arts organizations or fiscally-sponsored projects (including arts programs produced by universities in St. Louis). These grants support a one-year program or project with funding for the production and/or presentation of artistic activities. Read more…