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US FUNDING RESOURCES
Find here a broad overview of resources that support the arts in the US.
US GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The key government agencies that shape arts policy and funding in the US.
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The US federal agency that funds the arts in the US.
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An independent grant-making agency of the US federal government dedicated to supporting research, education, and public programs in the humanities.
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Significant government funding for the arts is also raised and distributed by each individual state's arts agency. Find here a comprehensive listing of state art agencies.
REGIONAL FOUNDATIONS
In addition to the federal government, independent regional foundations shape arts policy and provide funding to arts organizations in specific regions across the US, each with its own programs and priorities.
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Connects the people of New England with the power of art and also administers one of the largest national dance touring projects in the US along with several regional programs.
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Providing leadership for artists and arts organizations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, US Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.
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Promotes arts partnerships by serving communities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Stimulates cultural activity in the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Connects the arts to audiences throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
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Serves Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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The consortium’s primary aim is to perpetuate the traditional arts and cultures of the Pacific. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, it primarily serves the US jurisdictions of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
INFORMATION FOR FUNDING RESEARCH
If you are collaborating with a US-based organization and researching potential US funding for an international project, or if you would simply like more information on the US funding system, these resources are great places to start:
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An independent, non-profit information clearinghouse which collects, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates information on foundations and corporate giving. With an online, searchable database, valuable information on funding trends in the US, grant-writing guides, as well as other resources, it is the first place to go to start research on funding and grant opportunities in the US.
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Published every other week, it is the number one news source for charity leaders, fundraisers, and grant-makers in the US.
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Also an independent foundation, the NYFA offers financial and informational assistance to artists and organizations that directly serve artists in New York State and throughout the US. Look on its site for a variety of resources for artists, as well as specific links to New York state arts organizations.
