KAS Visiting Artists Program (United States)

Presenters may book artists in any discipline, not just in performing arts. Projects should strive to integrate an arts discipline into non-arts content areas, help interpret an exhibition, performance or presentation, and support community development goals and objectives.

Funding Information

• Grant Amount: $1,000 – $7,500
• $7,500 for non-roster artists
• $8,500 for roster artists (depending on how the applicant applies the credit)
• KAC requires that all grants are matched at a minimum of 1:1 through a combination of cash and in-kind expenses. For example, if your grant request is $10,000, your organization would be expected to spend $10,000 in expenses from other non-state and non-federal sources towards the project, for total project expenses of $20,00.

Eligibility Requirements

• All applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements at the time of application:
  • All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with KAC and the Department of Commerce at the time of application.
  • Applicant organizations must be either a Kansas 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation or public entity as of the application deadline. A public entity is a Kansas local government, entity of state government, school district, community college, college, university, or Federally recognized Indian tribal government or tribal organization. Private schools, private community colleges, private colleges and private universities are not public entities and must be non-profit and tax-exempt to meet the legal status requirement. For more information about tax exempt status.
  • Applicant organizations must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural programming and be able to provide their last completed fiscal year’s operating budget.
  • Applicant organizations must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State Business Services Division and their status must be “active and in good standing.” If the applicant is registered with Business Services but their status is not “active,” the applicant must correct the status within 10 calendar days of notification, or the application will be deemed ineligible.
  • Applicant must provide their UEI number at the time of application.
• Additional Eligibility Requirements
  • In addition to Basic Eligibility, all grantees are expected to:
    • Complete all proposal activities within the grant period
    • Make programming and activities open and accessible to all members of the public
    • Match the grant amount requested, at least dollar for dollar with non-state and non-federal funds
    • Include only allowable expenses in the proposal budget
    • Comply with all grant administration requirements:
      • Provide required information for grant award agreement
      • Return signed grant award agreement within 30 calendar days of receipt
      • Request approval for any changes to grant award agreement
      • Complete a final report no later than July 30, 2025
      • Maintain complete and accurate grant records, including all documentation, for a minimum of three years after the end of the grant period
      • Comply with the requirements of the State of Kansas Policy Against Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation established by Executive Order 18-04 g. Use the appropriate credit line or approved logo to acknowledge grant funding. See grant contract for credit requirements.

For more information, visit Kansas Arts Commission.