Nebraska Arts Council Touring Program Sponsor Grants FY2026-2027

Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools may apply for Nebraska Arts Council Touring Program Sponsor Grants to help cover approved artist performance or program fees. Applications are rolling and due at least six weeks before the event. NAC funds up to 45% of the contracted artist fee, capped at $2,000 per contract/application.

FundingUp to 45% of contracted artist fee, capped at $2,000 per contract/application; sponsor pays the full artist fee.

DeadlineRolling; applications due at least six weeks before the event date and processed first-come, first-served.

Last verifiedSeptember 20, 2026

Required next actionEligible Nebraska nonprofits, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools should select an eligible touring artist/program from the Nebraska Arts Council roster, complete the required contract, and submit through the NAC online grant system at least six weeks before the event.

Broad Eligibility

Federally tax-exempt Nebraska nonprofits, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools.

Atlas Analysis

Opportunity Overview

The Nebraska Arts Council Touring Program Sponsor Grant helps eligible Nebraska organizations present approved touring artists and arts programs selected from the Nebraska Arts Council Artist Roster.

Current Funding Cycle

The program is currently open as part of Nebraska Arts Council’s FY2026-2027 floating grant cycle for projects occurring from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Deadline

Applications are due at least six weeks before the event date. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding

Nebraska Arts Council will fund up to 45% of the contracted artist fee, not to exceed $2,000 per contract per application. The sponsoring organization remains responsible for paying the full contracted artist fee.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include federally tax-exempt nonprofit organizations incorporated in Nebraska, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools.

Program Requirements and Restrictions

Applicants must select an eligible touring artist or program from the Nebraska Arts Council Artist Roster. Because this is a touring program, sponsors may not select artists or events based in the sponsor’s city or within a 30-mile radius.

Submission

Applicants coordinate directly with the selected artist, establish the required contract, and submit through the Nebraska Arts Council online grant system.

Atlas Assessment

Atlas Opportunity Score: 73/100. This is a legitimate, currently open Nebraska school and community arts funding opportunity with a rolling deadline and clear cost-sharing structure, but the allowable use is narrow and award size is modest. N9+ Fit: 0/100 because the program does not support clinical technology, diagnostics, or healthcare equipment. Dr. Miltie direct-applicant/direct-vendor fit: 0/100.