Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC)

Grant for Michigan Schools, Municipalities, and Non-Arts Nonprofits

$53k

Amount

Cash

Oct 22, 2026

Deadline

13 days left

Michigan

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Education

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About this grant

Provides arts and culture-related project funding to Michigan organizations for which arts and culture is not the primary focus of their mission. Eligible recipients include PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, municipalities, tribal entities, and non-arts nonprofits. Funding supports arts and culture experiences, facility improvements, professional development, and field trips that are open to the public.

What you get

Project Support: up to $20,000 for arts and culture experiences
Facility Improvement & Equipment: up to $30,000 for facility improvements and equipment
Professional/Organizational Development: up to $1,500 for staff training and development
Field Trips: up to $1,500 for transportation to arts and cultural programming
Total maximum award per organization: $53,000
Grant period: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

How to apply

Online application via MACC SmartSimple portal
Completed Organization Profile and User Profile in SmartSimple
Project description (500 words or less per category)
Proof of public programming (PDF uploads, max 50 MB combined)
ADA/504 Coordinator information and completed MACC Accessibility Self-Evaluation
For nonprofits: copy of Charitable Solicitation Registration public listing from Michigan AG
For nonprofits: copy of 2025 or 2026 LARA Annual Report
Signed Assurances document from Authorizing Official via DocuSign before deadline

Eligibility

Must possess a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN) and be in good standing with the federal government
Must possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov set to public viewing
Must be physically located (headquartered) and provide arts and culture programs in Michigan that are open to the public
Applicant's main mission must NOT be arts and culture-related as recognized by the IRS
Must complete a MACC Accessibility Self-Evaluation for Experience Support Applicants
Nonprofit applicants must be registered as an active nonprofit with Michigan LARA and have completed 2025 or 2026 LARA Annual Report filing
Nonprofit applicants must be registered with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General Charitable Trust Division with active solicitation registration
All applicants must submit a non-refundable $10 application fee

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