Express Grants
Offered by Missouri Arts Council
Who can apply
Small and emerging arts organizations, rural organizations, and individual artists in Missouri, across all disciplines including music.
About this opportunity
Rolling-deadline grants of up to $4,000 for arts projects, performances, touring, and arts education across Missouri, including music. Applications are due on the first Monday of the month, two months before project expenses begin, with no matching funds required.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Express Grants?
- We haven't been able to confirm a deadline for this one yet. Check the organizer's own page before you apply — and we'll update this listing as soon as we know more.
- Who offers Express Grants?
- Missouri Arts Council runs it, from USA.
- What funding or support does Express Grants offer?
- Up to $4,000 (no match required)
- Who can apply for Express Grants?
- Small and emerging arts organizations, rural organizations, and individual artists in Missouri, across all disciplines including music.
- How do I apply for Express Grants?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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