Regional Cultural And Performing Arts
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) is the leading public catalyst and major funder for arts and culture in St. Louis, offering artist, organizational, and program grants along with community programs and resources. The site provides organizational information, contact details, staff listings, and recent news and updates.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An arts or culture nonprofit based in St. Louis/Missouri seeking program or general operating support, from small community arts groups to mid/large cultural institutions.
Good Fit
- • Headquartered or operating in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri.
- • Primary mission in arts, culture, performing arts, museums, or related community arts programming.
- • Clear programmatic impact and capacity for grant management (especially for larger awards).
- • Local partnerships or visible participation in the St. Louis arts ecosystem.
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly local: roughly 99% of dollars stayed in Missouri in the latest year, with only minimal out-of-state grants despite three states appearing in the record.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (161 distinct recipients in 2024 and 181 in 2023), indicating wide distribution across many independent arts organizations rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavior shows meaningful turnover and entry by new organizations (110 new recipients in 2023 and 44 in 2024), and the public website lists grants staff and a grants contact—together these point to real opportunities for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
