2019 Rocket Grants applications open today!!

You have 57 days until March 11 to propose your dream, public-facing project somewhere within 80 miles of Kansas City.

Up to $6,000 per project is available for extraordinary, inventive, under-the-radar work by artists and collaborative teams. Projects should happen in venues that are not traditional or established art spaces, and be accessible to the public.

We encourage projects that build bridges across geographic and cultural divides.

Check out the Apply! page to see all the resources available to help you make a winning application, including  Outreach Sessions, Online Tutorials, Application Tips, Scoring Criteria used by the Jury, Frequently Asked Questions, and Videos of previously selected artist teams.

Don’t forget to look at the Projects pages to see the diversity of performances. programs, publications and presentations that have been funded in the first eight years of the program.

This year’s artwork by Amanda Gehin. Look for posters and tiny postcards at your favorite cafe or art space. If you don’t see any there, please let us know at rocketgrants(at)charlottestreet(dot)org.

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