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Arkansas Arts Council (Arkansas Heritage)
Arts On Tour grant
The Arkansas Arts Council pays back up to 40% (or up to $2,000) of the cost to bring a touring artist from its roster to a nonprofit school, church or co-op.
- Amount
- Up to 40% of the artist's fee (or up to $2,000)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · Homeschool co‑op · MicroschoolNonprofits, including schools and churches. Fits a nonprofit or church school, or a nonprofit co-op; a for-profit school doesn't qualify.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arkansas only
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on arkansasheritage.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- How far ahead of the performance should you apply?
- Is the 40% or $2,000 the lower or the higher of the two?
How to apply
- Step 1: Pick an artist from the Arts on Tour Artist Roster
- Step 2: Call the Grants Program Manager at (501) 324-9781 before you apply
- Step 3: Apply in the Arts Council grants portal (grants code: aac)
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Nonprofit organizations, including schools, libraries, festivals and churches, can apply for these grants.”
It pays back part of what you spend to hire a performer or artist. The artist must come from the Arts on Tour Artist Roster. The Council suggests talking with the grants program manager before applying.
- Nonprofit organization (schools and churches named)
- Artist must be on the Arts on Tour Artist Roster
- Reimbursement of up to 40% of the artist's cost
Timing
The page says “Application Deadline Ongoing.”