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 grant programs are now closed.
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, Field Trips and Arts Education programming. This grant opportunity is currently closed.
DOWNLOAD THE MISSION SUPPORT GUIDELINES HERE
DOWNLOAD THE FY26 FINAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONS HERE
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 Field Trips. This grant opportunity is currently closed.
DOWNLOAD THE EXPERIENCE SUPPORT GUIDELINES HERE
DOWNLOAD THE FY26 FINAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONS HERE
Partnership Grant Program
The MACC Partnership Grant was established to allow the MACC Council to allocate a portion of its annual grant budget to support organizations and initiatives that align with the Council's core mission and values. This funding is designed to be flexible and responsive to the specific interests of the Council. The amount of the grant will be determined by the full MACC Council during the annual budget approval process. Organizations applying for Mission Support or Experience Support grant opportunities are not eligible for this program. This grant opportunity is currently closed.