The arts do more than entertain.
They nourish, create conversation and strengthen community ties. South Arts exists to support the artists, arts organizations, and communities that help this region thrive.
Grant Resources
General Tips for Applying for Grants
GRANT WRITING RESOURCES
- How to Talk About Your Art in a Grant Application is a blog featured on Fractured Atlas’ website.
- Tips on Preparing a Successful Grant Application is a bulleted list of grant application tips by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
South Arts utilizes multiple services to support our grantmaking programs. The links provided below are useful for current grant recipients who may need to access a portal to manage their grant or submit reports as well as applicants who have read and understood the guidelines for a given program. Before accessing one of the services below, it is vital that applicants read and review the guidelines for the specific program to which you are applying.
Grant Applicant Resources
- How to Obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
- How to Share Work Samples Using a URL For South Arts Grant Applications
- Work Samples, Support Material URL Guidelines
Grant Portal Logins Grant & Fellowship Recipients
General Resources
Artist Resources
Jazz Artist Resources
Including the following topics:
- Alternative Venue Sources
- NonProfit Jazz Organizations and Presenter Networks
- Jazz Societies
Folk Artist Apprenticeships
- The Kentucky Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship - Grant applications are due in March of each year
- The North Carolina Folklife Apprenticeship - Grant applications are due in March of each year
- Tennessee Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program - Grant applications are due September of each year
Webinars for Creatives
Including the following topics:
- Tax Basics for Creatives
- Copyright Basics, the Arts, and Artificial Intelligence
- Authentic Social Media Marketing
- And more!
Arts Organization Resources
Accessibility
Including the following topics:
- ADA Responsibility
- Accessibility Communication Tips
- Making Events More Accessible
- And more!