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Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film - Grant Programs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Regional Regranting Program/Minigrants
What is the MCACA Minigrant Program?
Who can Apply?
What is the grant amount?
What can the funds be used for? What can't they be used for?
How are applications evaluated?
Who can I talk to about the grant program?
What is the MCACA Minigrant Program?
The MCACA Minigrant program is a grants-giving partnership funded by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and administered locally in each region of the state.
Nonprofit organizations can receive grants of up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural activities that increase community access to art and culture.
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Who can Apply?
Michigan nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, cities, townships, and villages may apply.
It is not necessary for an organization to have its 501(c)3 status to apply for a minigrant. It is necessary, however, for an organization to be registered as a non-profit with the State of Michigan. Applicants may only receive one grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in a fiscal year - either a MCACA grant or a Minigrant.
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What is the grant amount?
Applicants may request up to $4,000 on a matching basis of applicant cash and/or in-kind (value of donated goods/services).
Requests for minigrant funds may not exceed one-half of the projects cost. The total amount available to grant is determined yearly.
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What can the funds be used for? What can't they be used for?
Funds can be used for exhibits, performances, readings, workshops, festivals, pow-wows, and other artistic and cultural activities with distinct start and end dates. Funds cannot be used for non-arts activities, capital expenses (construction, renovation, purchase of permanent equipment), cash prizes, fundraising, food and beverages, operating costs, historical re-enactments, school activities which produce academic credit, or curricular materials created as a result of project activities in schools.
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How are applications evaluated?
Each application is reviewed and scored by a group of independent panelists according to the guidelines and criteria in your application packet.
The panelists come from a variety of arts backgrounds. Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film staff does not have any say in which applications are funded. Minigrant funding decisions may not be appealed.
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Who can I talk to about the grant program?
Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film presents free grant assistance workshops offering application tips, hints and how-to's in advance of each application deadline. Call 248-858-0415 for assistance, or email zamorak@artsoakland.com your questions.
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