Flourish Fund Grant

The Flourish Fund Grant, offered by CultureSource, supports innovative and experimental artist-led projects in Southeast Michigan. With annual funding of six $10,000 grants, the program encourages public engagement and collaboration among independent artists. Eligible projects should have a strong visual arts foundation and involve a public component, while ineligible projects include those led by students or existing incorporated entities. This initiative aims to foster creativity and cultural development in the region.

In the spirit of embracing contemporary culture at its core and edges, the Flourish Fund supports artist organized projects in Southeast Michigan that are experimental and risk-taking, shared with the public, and embrace contemporary, creative possibilities for the future of arts and culture. Annually, the Flourish Fund offers six grants of $10,000 each to support artists for these innovative, public-facing projects across the seven counties of Southeast Michigan.

Eligibility

What type of projects are eligible?Collaborative projects led by independent, unincorporated artists at all career stages based in the seven counties of Southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston, and St. Clair.) The lead organizer of the project must reside in one of those counties.
Projects that are publicly shared through their presentation, production, creation process, or publication, online or in-person.
Projects that, at their core, are rooted in a visual arts practice. Projects can be interdisciplinary, but must have a strong foundation in the visual arts.
Proposed projects may include works across mediums and disciplines, from sculpture to projection mapping, printmaking to immersive technology, and beyond.
A group of artists or collectives may apply. Collaboration is a key component of this funding program, and each application will have one lead applicant, who is leading the collaboration.

Ineligibility

What type of projects are ineligible?Projects that are not based in one of the seven counties of Southeast Michigan.
Projects that do not have a public component. Lead applicants must reside and work in one of the counties, and projects must take place and be publicly-shared in one of those counties.
Projects organized by existing incorporated entities (includes LLC’s; B Corps or any other corporation; 501(c)(3) organizations; 501(c)(4) organizations), universities or schools (private, public, charter), religious institutions, or municipalities.
Projects led by students currently enrolled in high school, college, and/or university programs.
Projects seeking support retroactively or seeking reimbursement for a past project.