CITY OF SHREVEPORT – Shreveport Regional Arts Council

REGRANT OPERATING SUPPORT GUIDELINES - 2nd Round

OPEN:  Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

DEADLINE: Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm via Submittable 

The Operating Support Program provides general operating grants to Nonprofit Arts organizations with 501(c)3 designations domiciled in Shreveport whose programming has a major impact on enriching the cultural environment of the City of Shreveport. An Arts Organization is one that includes in its mission statement, as adopted by the board of directors, that providing arts activities to the public is primary to its mission, and it is defined as a private organization whose purpose, programs, and services are primarily arts related. 

An Arts Organization should be established with at least two years of programming documentation and two Form 990s, audited compilation statements, or external audits. First-time applicants should contact Shreveport Regional Arts Council for guidance before applying. All questions should be directed to Karen@shrevearts.org. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

All applications must be submitted through the online format, SUBMITTABLE, by Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. 

Full Grant Guidelines Below: 

2025-2026 COS Operating Support Guidelines 


CITY OF SHREVEPORT - Shreveport Regional Arts Council

REGRANT PROJECT ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES - 2nd Round 

OPEN:  Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

DEADLINE: Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm via Submittable 

Project Assistance Grants fund arts projects and programs with professional artistic value that meet specific community needs. Funding requests must be between $1,000 and $7,500; they are matched dollar for dollar – 50% of the match may be in-kind support. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

All applications must be submitted through the online format, SUBMITTABLE, by Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. 

Full Grant Guidelines Below:

COS Project Assistance Guidelines - 2nd Round 

SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.

Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.

All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org

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SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.

Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.

All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org

Click Here for complete Grant Guidelines

2025-2026 CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT

 ARTIST Registration Fee Reimbursement GUIDELINES

 Application available in

 Submittable 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

SRAC encourages professional artists residing in NWLA to apply for Artist Call Entry Fee Reimbursement. This is for artist calls outside of the NWLA area. Reimbursement is allowed for up to $100 per year. Receipts must be turned at the time of application for reimbursement. 

ELIGIBILITY:

All applicants must have an active profile on the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org

Application Deadline is revolving

Shreveport Regional Arts Council