Blixt Locally Grown

Blixt Locally Grown is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since June 5, 2020. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, Blixt Locally Grown primarily engages in artistic and cultural projects, particularly in the realm of theater production and community engagement. The organization has successfully secured both prime federal grant awards and sub-awards, demonstrating its capacity to manage diverse funding streams for creative initiatives. Blixt Locally Grown's focus appears to be on developing and presenting theatrical works that have educational and social impact, often targeting specific audiences such as children or veterans.

Through its federal grant awards, Blixt Locally Grown has undertaken a variety of projects that showcase its commitment to arts and community development. In 2024, the organization received a project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the production of "Fostering the Future" by Summer Lukasiewicz. The previous year, it was awarded another project grant from the same agency to fund a multi-state tour of a children's theater production. Additionally, Blixt Locally Grown participated as a sub-grantee in the "Not Too Far Distant" project, which aimed to strengthen relationships between Nebraska's veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their communities through live theater performances and educational programs. This sub-award, received through the Mid-America Arts Alliance, supported the production of a play honoring the experiences of American soldiers, with a particular focus on reaching rural areas with limited access to artistic works and community engagement activities.