Pontiac, Michigan (June 9, 2006) Oakland County Arts & Culture is accepting grant applications for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Minigrant Program.  The application deadline for Round One is July 1 for projects that take place from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  Non-profit organizations, schools and local government units located in Oakland County are eligible to apply for funding.

The MCACA Minigrant Program provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance, on a matching basis, for local, high quality arts and cultural projects that recognize a community need and require additional, limited funding to meet that need. 

Grant application and guidelines are available on-line at www.artsoakland.com and at the Oakland County Art & Culture.  

Note: This year there will only be two funding periods - July 1 for projects held between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 and February 1, 2007 for projects held between April 1 and September 30, 2007. 

Applicants residing in counties other than Oakland should contact the office for information on the location of their MCACA regranting agency. For further information contact Kristie Everett Zamora, Coordinator of Arts & Culture at (248) 858-0415.