Grant Application

Please describe who you are, your creative background, and your artistic path. Limit 150 words .

Describe what drives your work, the themes you explore, and why your artistic practice matters. Limit 150 words.

Describe the artistic project, opportunity, or investment this grant will support.
Examples include equipment, residency opportunities, mentorship, travel, training, materials, professional development, exhibition preparation, studio needs, rehearsal time, and related expenses.
Limit 250 words.

What makes this opportunity timely, and how will it move your work forward? Limit 150 words.

Describe how this investment will advance your artistic career.
Examples may include increased visibility, skill development, access to new venues or communities, expanded professional capacity, or artistic growth.
Limit 150 words.

How will your work positively impact Wichita and Sedgwick County?
Examples may include public engagement or sharing, youth connection, cultural preservation, inclusive practices, cross-cultural or cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strengthening the local arts ecosystem.
Limit 150 words.

Please provide an itemized budget outlining how grant funds will be used if awarded. List anticipated expenses and include estimated costs and brief explanations for each item.

Expenses may include materials and supplies, artist or collaborator fees, production or presentation costs, equipment purchases or rentals, professional services, training or workshop fees, and travel directly related to the project or artistic development. Each budget item should clearly connect to the goals of your proposal.

Limit your response to 150–200 words.