Folk Alliance International (FAI) is an international arts nonprofit and NEA-designated National Arts Service Organization founded in 1989. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, FAI is a vibrant community of artists, managers, agents, DJs, festivals, record labels, and fans dedicated to preserving, promoting, and presenting folk music worldwide. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, FAI values gender parity, celebrates multiple languages and cultures, and actively welcomes participation from marginalized communities. Through its annual conference, showcases, educational panels, workshops, and national events, FAI fosters a rich tapestry of folk music genres, ensuring the tradition thrives for generations to come.