South Arts offers matching grant programs for nonprofit performing and literary arts presenting organizations.

South Arts supports multiple funding programs through the South Arts Fund, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. See Apply for a Grant for guidelines, deadlines and applications.

Eligible touring projects must include one or more of the following priorities:

• Engagement of underserved audiences (K-12 students, seniors, and/or individuals with disabilities)
• Engagement of an artist or company that resides in South Arts’ region (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN)
• A residency of three or more days

New applicants are strongly encouraged to:

• Contact Nikki Estes, 404-874-7244 ext. 16, prior to submitting an application.
• Review the FAQs and Glossary pages.

Want to hear about what’s new in our grants program? View our recorded webinar from January 2011 >>