In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund continued unchanged. In 2023, the Francis Family Board approved 41 Small Arts Grants Fund applications totaling $250,000. The following small arts organizations received $10,000 each, the…
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Fall Arts & Culture Grants 2022
Announcing 2022 Arts & Culture Grants In November 2022, the Board of Directors approved 80 grants totaling $1,135,000 in support of Arts & Culture organizations in the greater Kansas City area. Highlights from a list of grants to mid-to-large arts organizations for $885,000 include a continued emphasis on innovative audience development, arts integration and contributions…
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