Michigan’s vibrant art and culture offerings are a big part of what makes the state so attractive as a meetings destination.
To support these assets, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) coordinates several grants to arts and culture organizations, cities and municipalities, and other nonprofit organizations “ensuring that every citizen and community in Michigan enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture.”
MACC is beginning to accept applications now. You can learn if your organization, or one you admire, is eligible, here.
Among the MACC grants:
Operational Support Grant: is a competitive grant program that provides operational support to arts and cultural organizations only. Municipalities, schools and non-arts nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply in one of the other categories. MACC defines arts and cultural organizations as those organizations whose primary mission is to provide an experience, including a learning experience, that is based in a specific arts or cultural discipline. These organization types are: Arts Education Organizations, Arts Services Organizations, Collecting or Material Organizations (such as museums, historical societies, and zoos), Public Broadcasting Organizations, Literary Arts Organizations, Performing Arts Organizations and Visual Arts/Film/Video/Digital Organizations.
- The FY23 Operational Support Grant Program is now accepting applications. Find the grant guidelines here. Deadline to apply: June 1, 2022.
- FY22 Final Reports Due: Refer to Grant Agreement (Final Report Instructions)
Project Support Grant is a competitive grant program that provides support for the production, presentation and creation of arts and culture that promotes public engagement, diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts and the strengthening or livability of communities through the arts. These projects connect communities with the world by exploring, sharing and supporting creative expression, and by doing so they promote the health and well-being of communities and citizens throughout our state. We believe that by sharing creative experiences and expressing our creativity, we build powerful connections with the people we are closest to, with our community, the world around us and with ourselves. Open to colleges/universities, municipality or non-arts related nonprofit organizations.
- The FY23 Project Support Grant Program is now accepting applications. Find the grant guidelines here. Deadline to apply: June 1, 2022.
- FY22 Final Reports Due: Refer to Grant Agreement (Final Report Instructions)
Capital Improvement is a competitive program for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and municipalities that provide funding assistance for the expansion, renovation, or construction of arts and cultural facilities; upgrade of equipment and furnishings to provide an up-to-date environment; provide or increase accessibility to persons with disabilities, or integrate energy efficient products and technologies. Improvements from Capital grants should enhance arts and cultural practices, as well as, achieve direct artistic and cultural outcomes within their communities.
- The FY23 Capital Improvement Grant Program is now accepting applications. Find the grant guidelines here. Deadline to apply: June 1, 2022.
- FY22 Final Reports Due: Refer to Grant Agreement (Final Report Instructions)
The New Leaders grant offers up to $4,000 in support of arts and culture related projects or collaborations led by a young person (ages 14-30 years old) who is associated or connected to an established youth/teen council or young professionals group.
- The FY23 New Leaders Grant Program is now accepting applications. Find the grant guidelines here. Deadline to apply: June 1, 2022.
- FY22 Final Reports Due: Refer to Grant Agreement (Final Report Instructions)
