How much funding does MAC: Artist Project Grant provide?

MAC: Artist Project Grant provides Up to US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for MAC: Artist Project Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

MAC: Artist Project Grant

Maine Arts Commission

Foundation Grants for Visual Artists Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Hiring other artists or assistants

Geography

Is a current Maine resident.

Other requirements

An applicant who meets these criteria may apply:Is an individual practicing artist.
Is 18 years of age or older by the application deadline.
If applicable, has completed all Final Reports, required by the Maine Arts Commission for previous awards.
Awards may be used for the creation of work and the advancement of their artistic goals for things like:Materials or equipment

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Ineligible applicants include those applying for multiple grants in one cycle or those with expenses related to politics or specific religious groups.
Not eligible: An applicant cannot apply for the Artist Project Grant and the Springboard Grant in the same grant cycle.
Not eligible: Ineligible Expenses:Debt or loan repayment
Not eligible: Equipment purchases over $5,000
Not eligible: Home office or home studio rent and expenses
Not eligible: Activities for which undergraduate or graduate level education credit is given
Not eligible: Projects that support or oppose a particular political party or candidate for public office
Not eligible: Projects that are exclusive to members of a particular religious faith group

Overview

The MAC: Artist Project Grant supports individual Maine artists at various career stages, funding projects that enhance artistic skills or public engagement. Grants may cover creation costs, materials, exhibitions, and more, with a maximum award of $2,500. Eligibility includes being a practicing artist, a Maine resident, and at least 18 years old. Ineligible applicants include those applying for multiple grants in one cycle or those with expenses related to politics or specific religious groups.

The Artist Project Grant is designed to support individual Maine artists in various stages of their careers. This includes the creation of new or existing work, activities that enhance an artist’s skills or process, participation in programs to raise the level and quality of their work, and supporting ways to bring their art to the public. Projects can be in any artistic discipline and on any scale and must take place between the specified dates.

Eligibility

An applicant who meets these criteria may apply:Is an individual practicing artist.
Is a current Maine resident.
Is 18 years of age or older by the application deadline.
If applicable, has completed all Final Reports, required by the Maine Arts Commission for previous awards.Awards may be used for the creation of work and the advancement of their artistic goals for things like:Materials or equipment

Ineligibility

An applicant cannot apply for the Artist Project Grant and the Springboard Grant in the same grant cycle.Ineligible Expenses:Debt or loan repayment
Home office or home studio rent and expenses
Activities for which undergraduate or graduate level education credit is given
Projects that support or oppose a particular political party or candidate for public office
Projects that are exclusive to members of a particular religious faith group