The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is calling for local artists and organizations to submit grant applications by Friday, March 1 to fund local projects that will “enrich the cultural landscape” of Madison.

Types of grants

Project | $1,000 - $5,000
These grants support the production of projects like art installations, workshops, and performances.

Individual Fellowship | $1,000-$2,000
Local artists of all mediums can apply for this grant to help fund their work, especially work that the public will have access to.

Legacy | $1,500
Organizations that have received an MAC grant in at least three of the last six years have the opportunity to receive additional funding to further support their community involvement.

Eligibility

Applicants are eligible if...

They are a tax-exempt nonprofit
They are residents of the City of Madison
Their project fosters community involvement during the creative process

Applicants are not eligible if...

Their proposed project is already receiving funding from another city
They are an elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school (unless the project will affect Madisonians beyond just the students)
The project does not occur within city limits

Get inspired

Past grant projects include...

Africa Fest | Strides for Africa + Africa Association of Madison

Hawthorne Tunnel Mural | Dane Arts Mural Arts + Hawthorne School

Mural Alley | The Bubbler at Madison Public Library

"On the Town" | Capitol City Theatre

Opera in the Park | Madison Opera

Seventh Annual Disability Pride Festival| Disability Pride Madison

Get involved

Decide which grant your project falls under
Review all guidelines
Schedule a 15-minute one-on-one with MAC for grant writing assistance (contact info below)
Email MAC with your intent to apply
Fill out and submit an application before midnight on Friday, March 1