Grant Submissions NOW OPEN

We’re proud to support the cultural arts in Southern Illinois and provide vital funding through the Southern Arts Fund (SAF). These funds help support creatives, programs, organizations, and more to continue to—create, perform, and provide opportunities for people across our region to explore and take part in the cultural arts. 

Key Details:

• Deadline: December 31, 2025

• Eligibility: Grants are open to Southern Illinois artists, performers, arts educators, nonprofit arts organizations, and cultural events that are free and open to the public—find full eligibility details on our SAF Grant Submission page.   

• What’s Offered: $35,000 in total funding available. Multiple grants will be awarded, ranging from $1500 to $3000—please see the SAF Grant Submission page for more information.

Grant Application Submission Session

We're Here to Help 

We understand the grant submission process may seem like a lot or be confusing, and we want to make it as easy as possible. Join us for a grant application submission information session:

November 22, 2025 - 11:00 am - Noon

• We'll discuss eligibility and criteria

• Walk through the application process

• Offer time for a Q & A

To attend: Email cdeane@artspace304.org for the Zoom Meeting Link

Need a computer or help with the digital application? We want to remove barriers to applying. If you need any resources, computer access, or assistance with the digital application, please email: cdeane@artspace304.org or call: 618-457-5100. 

Learn How We Fund the Cultural Arts in Southern Illinois

We’ve funded many individuals, programs, events, and nonprofit organizations, supporting the cultural arts across our region.

SAF is made possible through the Illinois Arts Council’s Regional Arts Partners program and is administered by Artspace Southern Illinois with generous funding support from the Illinois Arts Council, Funding Good Chaos, the City of Carbondale, and our dedicated donors.