The Mississippi Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Project Grants.
Donor Name: Mississippi Arts Commission
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $250 to $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Much of the work done to expand arts activities across Mississippi is accomplished through projects taken on by arts and community-based groups. Mississippi Arts Commission supports these efforts through its Project Grant program, which funds a wide range of arts projects that support the main goals of the agency.
Program Areas
Mississippi Arts Commission awards Project Grants in each of its four program areas:
- Arts Based Community Development
- Arts Education
- Arts Industry
- Folk & Traditional Arts
Funding Information
Project Grants range from $250 to $5,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from the applicant organization.
Eligible Projects
Activities supported by MAC’s Project grant must take place between July 1 of the current year and June 30 of the following year.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations who apply for a Project Grant must:
- Be based in Mississippi
- Have IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status OR
- Be a unit of local government, such as a school, library, or another county or municipal agency. These entities may be required to provide documentation of their status as a governmental agency
- Eligible organizations are limited to applying for either a MAC Project or Operating Grant each year.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply for a Project Grant. First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with MAC Program Staff about the viability of their proposal before submitting an application.
For more information, visit Project Grants.
