
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting applications for the FY2026 Kentucky Touring Grant (KYT), a matching grant supporting public performances statewide. The grant helps presenters book performers from the council’s Performing Artists Directory.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with budgets under $1 million, such as arts groups, public libraries, cooperative extension offices, social service agencies, community organizations, and college or school-based nonprofit arts presenters with separate budgets. Other eligible institutions include assisted living and nursing homes, hospitals, detention centers, group homes, shelters, and Kentucky state and city parks. More information about applicant guidelines can be found here.
First-time applicants should contact the program manager before applying. All applicants can register for application office hours and a webinar in advance.
Zoom office hours: Thursdays, Feb. 13 | March 13, 2-3 p.m. Eastern.
Zoom application webinars: Wednesdays, Feb. 6 | March 6, 3-4 p.m. Eastern.