South Arts strengthens the South through advancing excellence in the arts, connecting the arts to key state and national policies and nurturing a vibrant quality of life.
The Micro Accessibility Grants program aims to support arts organizations striving to make their arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities, providing grants of up to $2,500. This initiative endorses a variety of purposes including but not limited to, hiring artistic personnel of all abilities across levels and enhancing audience inclusion. The grants target Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) arts organizations in the South Arts Service region states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. A 1:1 funding match is required, with half of this match being a cash contribution. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting organizations that are BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identifying, led by or providing substantial programming for persons with disabilities, and those based in rural communities. This program is a testament to South Arts' commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the arts, facilitated through a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.