Kresge Arts in St. Louis, a new pilot community arts and engagement project in St. Louis that began in 2009, is now accepting applications for its second year of grants.  The program encourages residents to use art and culture as a tool to address issues in their communities. The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan has enlisted the Arts and Education Council, in partnership with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, to administer program. Kresge is investing $100,000 in the second year cycle, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.

All applications must be received in the Council’s office by 5:00 pm, Wednesday March 31, 2010.  Grantees will be announced in April 2010 with funding beginning thereafter.

2010 Kresge Arts in St. Louis Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (Word)
2010 Kresge Arts in St. Louis Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

2010 Kresge Arts in St. Louis Application and Instructions (Word)
2010 Kresge Arts in St. Louis Application and Instructions (PDF)

2010 Kresge Arts in St. Louis Budget Summary Worksheet (Excel)


If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

2010 AEC Project Grants

Project Grants will be made for special projects during the year 2010 in amounts ranging from $500 - $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 IRS Section 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Missouri or Illinois for one 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 below, as well as in comparison with other proposals submitted. All applications must be received in the Council’s office by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

The deadline for 2010 AEC Project Grant applications has now passed.  All applications are currently being reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

2010 AEC Operating Support Grants

Operating Support Grants will be made for special projects during the year 2010 in amounts ranging from $7,500 - $50,000, but shall not exceed 10% of annual budget. To be eligible an organization, or the entity for which it is a part, must be an IRS Section 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Missouri or Illinois for one 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 made based on their individual merit. The Operating Support Committee will review the applications with presentations to the committee. All applications must be received in the Council’s office by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

The deadline for 2010 AEC Operating Support Grant applications has now passed.  All applications are currently being reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

For more information on all grant programs, contact Susan Rowe Jennings.