Pontiac, MI, September 24, 2004 - Oakland County Office of Arts, Culture & Film is accepting grant applications for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Minigrant Program. The application deadline for Round Two is October 1 for projects that take place from February 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005. 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 arts projects that recognize a community need and require additional, limited funding to meet that need. Decisions are made by a panel from submitted applications.

Grant application and guidelines are available on-line at www.artsoakland.com and at the Office of Arts, Culture & Film. Applicants residing in counties other than Oakland should contact the Office of Arts, Culture & Film for information on the location of their MCACA regranting agency. For further information, call Kristie Everett Zamora, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at 248-858-0415.