The GIG Fund is back, and applications are now open for the 2025–2026 cycle!

Through this grant, nonprofits can request up to $15,000 to bring a professional artist into their community and host creative, engaging public activities.

This year, we’re thrilled to introduce GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness, a new opportunity that supports projects that connect art and wellness.

We’re also continuing the regular GIG Fund, which seeks to ensure audiences across the Midwest have access to high quality arts activities.

If you’re part of a Midwestern organization that wants to host an arts project or activity between December 2025 to June 2026, read on!

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About the GIG Fund

The GIG Fund provides grants to Midwestern non-profit organizations for performing and visual arts activities. The goal is to support efforts that use creativity to build more thriving Midwestern communities.

  • What is it? The GIG Fund is a grant of $2,000 – $15,000 that helps organizations bring artists into their community. This year, there are two tracks: GIG Fund and GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness.
  • Who can apply? 501c3 non-profit organizations, hospitals, and clinics; and tribal organizations.
    • GIG Fund is for organizations with budgets under $2 million annually whose projects reach underserved audiences.
    • GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness is for organizations of any budget size whose projects have an arts and wellness focus.
  • Where? Your organization must be located and operate in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or the Native Nations that share this geography.
  • When to apply? A mandatory Intent to Apply is due September 15, 2025, with final applications due September 29, 2025.

Curious about how to connect your arts programming to wellness? Explore our resource 5 Tips for Connecting Your Arts Programming to Wellness for examples and inspiration.

Ready to Apply?

Learn more about the GIG Fund, review eligibility requirements, and read the guidelines on our website.