The Missouri Arts Council is the state agency dedicated to broadening the growth, availability, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri and fostering the diversity, vitality, and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy, and cultural heritage. The FY2026 grant cycle is now open, and they are accepting new applications for annual funding in these programs: Arts Education, Dance, Festivals, Literature, Media Arts, Multidiscipline, Music–Vocal/Presenters, Partnership (by invitation only), and Visual Arts. Express Grants are on a rolling deadline in these programs: Arts Council Basic, Arts Education, Big Yellow School Bus, Project, Touring–Community or School.