The Michigan Arts and Culture Council Regional Minigrant Program
The Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission (SAEC) is the region five administrator for the Regional Minigrant Program of the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). Funding is available for arts projects, professional development, school art supplies and field trips in the counties of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw.
Grants for Arts Organizations
Arts Projects: Minigrants provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts projects, which provide special opportunities to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts. Minigrants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects which preserve, produce and present traditional and contemporary arts. Minigrant dollars, matched by cash or in-kind services, can be used for many types of arts activities such as exhibits, readings, performances, workshops, broadcasts, artist residencies, consultancies, commissions, restorations, festivals, pow wows, conferences, seminars, video and film productions and screenings, publications, and arts activities for students.
Grants for Arts Organizations and Artists
Organizational Development: Supports arts organizations in the strengthening of their administrative infrastructure by providing up to $1,500 to assist with the development of a business/strategic plan to address governance, board development, financial systems, reporting and internal controls, public relations, marketing, personnel management, fundraising, program development and/or other organizational areas.
Professional Development: Supports arts administrators, arts professionals and teaching artists in the participation of high-quality professional development experiences that will enhance their career, to help them grow and thrive in Michigan. Funds may be used for travel and/or registration expenses for workshops, seminars, booking and other conferences which will clearly help in advancing career development. Funding level is a maximum of $1,500.
MACC Minigrant Deadline for Arts Organizations and Artists
- For fiscal year 2024
- For projects October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024
- Application Deadline August 3, 2023
Any nonprofit organization or government body including service organizations, Michigan accredited K-12 schools, cities, townships and etc. from the eight counties may apply. Applications are completed online at www.macc.smartsimple.com and are evaluated by a panel which looks for projects that demonstrate artistic merit, sound planning and management, and community service. Geographic distribution, underserved populations, cultural diversity, and a variety of arts disciplines are considered when determining awards.
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council Regional Minigrant Program MACC Minigrant Downloads
- FY24 Guidelines – Arts Projects
- FY24 Guidelines – Professional / Organizational Development
- FY23 Final Report Instructions - Arts Projects
- FY23 Final Report Instructions - Professional or Organizational Development
- Where Do I Begin?
- SmartSimple Registation Instructions
- Free Acrobat Reader – Required for Minigrant Application and Guidelines
- MACC Logo
- SAEC Logo
- Give Us Some Credit
For information, contact:
Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission
120 Ezra Rust Drive
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.759.1362, ext. 102
mbraun.saec@yahoo.com
