Inclusive Arts Fund Grant

The Inclusive Arts Fund supports small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture within Southeast Michigan. This highly competitive fund aims to enhance accessibility, boost organizational capacity, and drive regional economic impact across seven counties. By fostering affordable, high-quality arts experiences, the fund seeks to ensure that the arts are a vital contributor to community vitality and growth.

The purpose of this fund is to support small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that have arts and culture as core of their mission. This is a broad yet competitive fund which supports organizations physically located in and/or operate in one or more of seven counties of the Community Foundation’s service area: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston and St. Clair.
We anticipate proposals that reflect the importance of organizations and programming that:
Increase accessibility—ensure affordable, high-quality arts experiences reach all corners of Southeast Michigan.Boost organizational capacity—enable growth in programs and operations.Drive regional economic impact—position arts as a key contributor to community vitality.

501(c)(3) nonprofits (or fiscally sponsored) with arts and culture central to their mission, operating budgets under $2 million, located in or serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston or St. Clair counties.