To support arts programs services and activities associated with carrying out the organizations national endowment for the arts-approved strategic plan

South Arts, Inc. received a $2,024,400 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the performance period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. As one of six NEA-designated regional arts organizations, South Arts will utilize this funding to support arts programs, services, and activities aligned with its NEA-approved strategic plan across the Southern United States. The award enables the organization to advance artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts through comprehensive regional partnerships with state and local arts agencies.

The grant funding supports South Arts' execution of its regional strategic plan, including general arts programming and designated initiatives focused on folk and traditional arts, arts education, and accessibility. South Arts will deliver technical assistance, professional development opportunities, and targeted arts programming through strategic partnerships with state arts agencies and cultural institutions throughout the Southern region. The organization may utilize portions of the award to support subgrant programs, equity initiatives, and specialized arts projects that expand cultural engagement and reach underserved communities across its service territory.