As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact the world, the stability and sustainability of arts organizations in Missouri are of paramount importance to the Missouri Arts Council. To help organizations weather this crisis, we are changing our FY2020 annual Project Grants made to Missouri arts organizations into Operating Support Grants.
This change takes effect immediately for eligible organizations that are funded in FY2020. It will allow these organizations to use their Missouri Arts Council funding for operations as well as for their original projects. If your project was cancelled or postponed past the end of FY2020 on June 30, 2020, you may use the funds towards eligible expenses for support of your arts organization.
We are no longer accepting applications for FY2020 Express Grant programs. However, our FY2021 grants will occur on the regular schedule, with Express Project Grant applications available later this April. FY2021 is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
For details on what kind of organizations and expenses are eligible, when funds must be used, and more, check the FAQs for grantees on our website’s COVID-19 page.
