The Inclusive Arts Fund supports small to mid-size arts and cultural organizations in Southeast Michigan.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
State: Michigan
County: Livingston County (MI), Macomb County (MI), Monroe County (MI), Oakland County (MI), Saint Clair County (MI), Washtenaw County (MI), Wayne County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/04/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
These grants are designed to enhance capacity and increase community access to arts programming and drive economic development.
Grants may support:
- Artistic Programming (e.g., performances, exhibitions)
- Organizational Capacity Building (e.g., staffing, tech upgrades)
- Audience Development (marketing, outreach efforts)
- Community Access Initiatives (sliding-scale ticketing, translations, engagement in underserved areas.
Fund Objectives
They aim to:
- 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.
Funding Information
Grants will be for $25,000.
Grant Period
Most grants will be for a 12-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that have arts and culture as core of their mission
- Located in or serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, and St. Clair counties.
For more information, visit CFSM.
