South Arts Cross-Sector Impact Grants: Art & Health and Wellness
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Grant Funding
South Arts welcomes applications from partnering entities working together on a project that addresses Arts & Health and Wellness through cross-sector partnerships. Projects must utilize the arts as a tool in creative approaches to address and advance a health and wellness issue that is of importance in their community. Projects should also establish or advance relationships across at least two different sectors, one being in the arts.
Next funding deadline
Rolling deadline
Timing Notes
Applicants must first submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) form through our online grants system. LOIs are due Wednesday, July 30, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET. By Wednesday, August 27, 2025, a limited number of LOI applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. Applications are due Wednesday, October 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET. Preceding this deadline, all invited applicants will be required to schedule a virtual meeting with South Arts to discuss their projects. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET.
Max Award Amount
15000
Cost share/match Required
Yes - Match ratio of 2:1 (grantee provides match of .50 for every $1.00 of grant funds). Up to half of the match may be comprised of in-kind contributions such as donated materials, donated services, or other contributed non-cash assets or staff time diverted to this project. At least half of the match must be cash. For staff time diverted to this project, up to 10% of the total project expenses, but no more than $5,000 can be included as a cash expense or cash match for staff time. The remaining staff time must be an in-kind contribution. Contracted individuals and services specifically for this project are eligible cash expenses.
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Match ratio of 2:1 (grantee provides match of .50 for every $1.00 of grant funds). Up to half of the match may be comprised of in-kind contributions such as donated materials, donated services, or other contributed non-cash assets or staff time diverted to this project. At least half of the match must be cash. For staff time diverted to this project, up to 10% of the total project expenses, but no more than $5,000 can be included as a cash expense or cash match for staff time. The remaining staff time must be an in-kind contribution. Contracted individuals and services specifically for this project are eligible cash expenses.
Eligibility Notes
All applicants must have two partners - one who is an artist or arts organization and another from a different sector. Both partners must be located or reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. One of the two applicants/partners must: be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, an official unit of local, county, or state government (including an institution of higher education), or a federally recognized tribal community; and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.