REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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The Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the arts through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, the Commission paid out a total of $8.2 million across 260 grantees, focusing on the cultural and performing arts landscape. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND FOSTER THE ARTS & CULTURE WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AREA
Cause Areas
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Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$1.8M
6%

CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST LOUIS
$1.2M
4%

THE SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION
$1.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
166
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION?
No. REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION give?
REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION make each year?
In 2024, REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $8.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION fund recently?
In 2024, REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST LOUIS, and THE SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION?
REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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