How much funding does AAACF Arts and Culture Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for AAACF Arts and Culture Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for AAACF Arts and Culture Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits. Geography: Michigan; Serving Washtenaw County, Michigan (2025 grant directory shows arts/culture awards ~.

How often is AAACF Arts and Culture Program offered?

AAACF Arts and Culture Program runs on an annual cycle.

AAACF Arts and Culture Program

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofits

Geography

Michigan
Serving Washtenaw County, Michigan (2025 grant directory shows arts/culture awards ~

Overview

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) runs a competitive Arts and Culture grant program for 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Washtenaw County, Michigan (2025 grant directory shows arts/culture awards ~$1,000-$44,000, many focused on racial equity in the arts).

How to Apply

Apply through AAACF's online grants portal when the cycle opens (listed CLOSED, opens 2027). For 501(c)(3) arts/culture nonprofits serving Washtenaw County, MI.

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What Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 204
Total given: $8.11M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,175–$295K

92% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Michigan 92%, Massachusetts 4%, Wisconsin <1%. Top recipient cities: Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI; Detroit, MI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

Education

$295K
Humane Society of Huron Valley · Ann Arbor, MI

Animals

$258K
Washtenaw Housing Alliance · Ann Arbor, MI

Housing / shelter

$244K
Peace Neighborhood Center · Ann Arbor, MI

Human services - other

$227K
United Way for Southeastern Michigan · Detroit, MI

Community development

$199K