The Maine Arts Commission is inviting applicants for its Organization Operations Grant.
Donor Name: Maine Arts Commission
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Organization Operations Grant provides general operating support to 501(c)(3) arts organizations in Maine with annual operating budgets above $25,000. This grant supports the well-being of Maine’s arts sector by helping sustain arts organizations, infrastructure, and the creative workforce in the state. Applicants must operate with a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose and focus of the organization. Multipurpose organizations, including arts entities embedded in universities and colleges, are eligible if they demonstrate that the arts comprise at least 50% of the organization’s programming and have an independent advisory board. Universities or colleges in their entirety, individual departments, or organizations whose primary purpose is fundraising may not apply. Award funds are to be used for eligible operation costs or to reimburse costs incurred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
As they continue to expand the reach to all people living in Maine, they are committed to offer opportunities that are accessible to people historically under-served in the arts, including people who speak languages other than English, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTQIA+, people living in rural areas, and people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. In upholding the responsibility to cultural equity, they strongly encourage applications from candidates with connections in these communities and from all counties across the state.
Funding Information
$7,500.
Eligible Expenses
This grant can be used to support the operations of 501(c)(3) arts organizations such as:
- Facilities costs (e.g. rent, utilities, accessibility needs, mortgage).
- Salaries and wages for personnel.
- Fees for artists and contractual personnel.
- Marketing and promotion costs.
- General overhead/administrative costs.
- Costs for ensuring your programs are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant is eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
- Is an arts-based nonprofit organization with a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service or is a unit of municipal, county or tribal government, legally established in the state of Maine. Non-501(c)(3) applicants cannot apply under a fiscal sponsor or agent.
- Has a primary mission focused on the arts.
- Has evidence of operational planning (e.g. a current strategic plan, business plan, operational timeline, logic model).
- Has completed at least one fiscal year of programming within Maine.
- Has a valid UEI number. You cannot receive a grant without a valid UEI.
- Has an organization budget over $25,000.
- If applicable, has completed all Final Reports required by the Maine Arts Commission for previous awards.
For more information, visit Maine Arts Commission.
