Now Accepting Applications for GIG Fund:
Interstate Touring
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 cycle of GIG Fund: Interstate Touring. GIG Fund: Interstate Touring offers Midwestern nonprofits grants of up to $10,000 to bring an artist from another state into their community.
Similar to previous years, this grant helps Midwestern nonprofits host professional artists for performances, exhibitions, and workshops that reach local audiences. Organizations can request between $2,000 and $10,000.
New this year: Projects supported by GIG Fund: Interstate Touring must feature an artist who lives outside of your state. Priority will also be given to rural applicants; they anticipate that 40% of this cycle’s grants will go to rural organizations.
If you’re part of an organization that wants to bring an out-of-state artist or ensemble to your community between March 2027 and February 2028, read on!
GIG Fund Overview
What is it? The GIG Fund is a grant of $2,000–$10,000 that helps organizations bring out-of-state artists into their community.
Who can apply? 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under two million annually, or tribal organizations of any budget size. Your proposed project must reach an underserved audience.
Where? Your nonprofit or tribal organization must be located and operate in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, or the Native Nations that share this geography.
When to apply? Phase 1 Applications (Eligibility Review) are due by noon (12 pm) CT on November 4, 2026. Phase 2 Applications (Full Proposal) are due by noon (12 pm) CT on November 17, 2026.
To learn more and apply visit https://artsmidwest.org/about/updates/now-accepting-applications-2026-27-gig-fund/
