
MACC Grants
From our historic monuments and museums to traditional practices and contemporary arts, the council is dedicated to ensuring that every citizen and community in Michigan enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture.MACC Grant Programs
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) guides the distribution of grants to entities who provide arts and cultural programs and services throughout Michigan ensuring that every citizen and community enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture. The Council envisions a Michigan where communities celebrate creative expression and every person has access to, or participates in, arts and cultural experiences.
Based on eligibility, organiziatons can apply for one of the two grant programs outlined below. MACC is not currently accepting applications.
Mission Support Grant Program
The Mission Support grant program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and culture organizations throughout the state of Michigan that have a primary charitable purpose related to arts and culture as defined by the organization’s NTEE code assigned by the IRS. Applicants can submit one grant application to request funding in any/all of these categories: Operational Support, Facility Enhancement & Equipment Purchase, Professional/Organizational Development, Transportation and Arts Education programming. This grant program is currently closed.
Experience Support Grant Program
The Experience Support grant program provides arts and culture-related project funding to Michigan organizations for which arts and culture is not the primary focus of the organization’s mission. Eligible applicants include municipalities, tribal entities, PreK-12 schools, colleges/universities, and non-arts/culture 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants can submit one grant application to request funding in any/all of these categories: Project Support, Facility Enhancement & Equipment Purchase, Professional/Organizational Development and Transportation. This grant program is currently closed.
FY25 Final Reports
Organizations that are current recipients of FY25 MACC funding are reminded to check Final Report deadlines which can be found in the organization's signed Grant Agreement(s) available in SmartSimple. If the personnel listed on any current grant records have changed (such as Project Director or Authorizing Official), please submit a Grant Change Form in SmartSimple to update.
FY25 Final Report Deadline: Thursday October 30, 2025, 11:59 PM ET. Download FY25 Mission Support & Experience Support Final Report Guidelines By Clicking Here
FY26 Grant Funding Preview
- All applications are submitted online: macc.smartsimple.com.
- There is currently no timeline for when the system will open for FY26 applications.
- Any grant award will need to be expended within the FY26 grant period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- MACC understands the FY26 grant process differs from previous years. Please stay tuned to our social media and website for information and updates. If you aren’t signed up for our Newsletter, you can do so from our website homepage. (Scroll down until you see the section titled “The Field Report” on the right-hand side and enter your email address to be included.)