2009 Arts and Eduction Council grant applications are now available. Basic criteria for Project Grants and Operating Support are below. Please review the guidelines for additional criteria. Applications can be downloaded, completed and returned to the Arts and Education Council via mail or personal delivery. On-line or electronic submissions are not accepted.

Project Grants due by 3:00 pm on June 6, 2008

Project Grants will be made for special projects during the year 2009 in amounts ranging from $1,000 - $5,000, but shall not exceed 30% of project budget. To be eligible an organization, or the entity for which it is a part, must be an IRC Section 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Missouri or Illinois for 1 year or more and must remain a 501(c)(3) for the duration of the grant period or the grant will be forfeited. Grants will be determined by a volunteer committee of the Council.  Proposals will be judged on how well they meet the criteria, as well as in comparison with other proposals submitted.

Download a pdf version of the Project Grant guidelines and eligibility to view or print.

Download a pdf version of the Project Grant application and budget form to view or print.

Operating Support applications due by 3:00 pm on June 20, 2008.

Current Arts and Education Council project grant recipients may apply for operating support in 2009, if eligible. Please review the guidelines and eligibility requirements to determine eligibility.

Download a pdf version of the Operating Support guidelines and eligibility to view or print.

Download a pdf version of the Operating Support application to view or print.

For more information, contact Susan Rowe.