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GIG Fund

Deadline: 09/15/2025

GIG Fund

The GIG Fund is a grant of $2,000 – $15,000 that helps organizations bring artists into their community.

This year, there are two tracks: GIG Fund and GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness.

About GIG Fund

The GIG Fund provides grants of up to $15,000 for nonprofit organizations to offer public-facing arts projects and activities in Midwestern communities.

This year, we’re pleased to offer two tracks:

  • GIG Fund is for organizations with budgets under $2 million annually whose projects reach underserved audiences.
  • GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness is for organizations of any budget size whose projects have an arts and wellness focus.

Applicants may only apply for one GIG Fund grant per year.

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