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Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program

The Map Fund Inc

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Mentoring Programs Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

SPA is MAP Fund's coaching and strategic support program for practicing artists. Described as "Every artist deserves SPA," this program provides ongoing support beyond traditional grants.

Program Focus

Coaching and mentorship for practicing artists
Strategic support for artists in their career development
Community building through artist gatherings
Partnership expansion with other foundations and programs

Partnerships

New partnership with Princess Grace Foundation-USA (announced February 26, 2025)
Provides SPA services to Princess Grace Artist Fellows program (inaugural recipients announced August 2025)

Components

Individual coaching
Artist gatherings and community connections
Career development support
Ongoing relationship building

Artist Testimonials

Program features testimonials from artists Sarah Dahnke, Caroline Davis, Ayana Evans, Jerron Herman, and Kate Marks reflecting on their time in SPA
Video testimonial supported by a grant from the Jerome Foundation

What The Map Fund Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024: 58
Total given: $1.76M
Median grant: $30K
Range: $25K–$60K

By dollars: New York 32%, California 22%, Massachusetts 10%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Chicago, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
83% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.