To support the implementation of the creative forces community engagement grant program

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded Mid-America Arts Alliance a $1.75 million Project Grant under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the implementation of the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Program, which delivers creative arts therapies and community-based arts engagement initiatives across six states: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The program funds a range of therapeutic and educational arts activities, including theater performances addressing veterans' experiences, arts-integrated social-emotional learning workshops, hands-on arts instruction (such as glassblowing and music classes), photography and storytelling projects, and playwriting workshops that connect with diverse populations, particularly military veterans and their families.

As the designated Regional Arts Organization for its multi-state service area, Mid-America Arts Alliance utilizes NEA funding to develop comprehensive arts programs that strengthen communities through cultural experiences. The organization administers both direct programming and sub-grants to partner arts organizations within the region, enabling broad distribution of creative arts therapies and engagement opportunities. This award aligns with the NEA's mission to foster Americans' access to the arts and support arts and health programs that benefit communities nationwide.