Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announces the launch of two new Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission grant programs,to support the arts in Kansas.

 Arts Everywhere Grants and General Operating Support Grants look to help the arts grow the Kansas economy.

 Toland says expanding funding opportunities to support ongoing operations of cultural organizations will enrich the lives of Kansans and strengthen the state’s economy. He adds that the Arts Everywhere Grants will support projects that bring the arts directly to communities, while the General Operating Support Grants program will provide financial assistance to Kansas public and private non-profit arts and cultural organizations.

 Non-profit organizations and community groups are encouraged to apply for Arts Everywhere Grants, while organizations with a demonstrated commitment to arts and culture are invited to apply for General Operating Support Grants to support ongoing operations and initiatives.

 Detailed guidelines and application instructions for the Arts Everywhere Program can be found here; for General Operating Support, click here. Applications for all programs will be accepted through February 23.