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Advocacy and Movement Building Nature Learning Grant Opportunities Advocacy and Movement Building Arts Education and Public Engagement We award Arts Program grants that align with either our arts education or public engagement strategies (Strategies I and II). The proposed work must be based in Maine and focused on benefiting Maine’s people. Learn more about the Arts Program strategies.
2026 ARTS PROGRAM GRANT CYCLES February 4, 2026 to March 11, 2026 July 22, 2026 to September 9, 2026 Photo credit: Center for Maine Contemporary Art Both general operating proposals and project proposals may request multiyear grants of up to three years.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS WITH BUDGETS OVER $50,000 (up to $60,000 total over three years) FOR ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS WITH BUDGETS UP TO $50,000 (up to $22,500 total over three years) General operating grants offer unrestricted funds for your organization. If all of your organization’s activities align with Strategy I, Strategy II, or both, you may request general operating support.
Project support grants offer funding for specific activities or programs, such as an ongoing concert series or an arts education department that’s part of a larger organization. If your organization’s work extends beyond our grantmaking strategies, you should request project support. All fiscally sponsored grants are project grants.
To apply for and receive a grant, your organization must be one of the following: A 501(c)3 public charity as designated by the IRS Fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)3 public charity A Maine governmental unit Photo credit: Butler Smythe (Left) 2023 Wabanaki Winter Market, Hudson Museum, University of Maine Photo credit: Justin Russell (Left) 2023 Wabanaki Winter Market, Hudson Museum, University of Maine Photo credit: Justin Russell Photo credit: Butler Smythe The Arts Program generally does not support: Capital projects (including capital campaigns, capital improvements, land purchases, or endowments) Public and private schools or school districts (we do fund nonprofit organizations that partner with schools) Publications/book projects Exhibitions without significant public programming Artists (we do fund organizations that pay artists for their work) Applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Arts Program Officer.
Email brief questions, or set up a call to inquire about how your work fits with our grant opportunities. We also strongly encourage fiscally sponsored applicants to discuss their proposal ideas with us before writing their application. Additional resources regarding fiscal sponsorship are available on the "For Applicants" page of the website.
The Fall Arts Program grant cycle will open July 22, 2026. Contact us via email at holly@onionfoundation. org to request an application, which will be pre-filled with organization information.
Please include your name, organization, and email address. * Those who have previously applied for or received a grant award from the Onion Foundation. New applicants may preview the application and then start a new application on our grantee portal.
The link to start a new application will be available here during the open grant cycle. Fall Art Program grant cycle will open July 22, 2026. Learn more about our Arts Program grants Learn about past grantees I consent to receiving email communications from the Onion Foundation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations or projects based in Maine. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $20,000 per year (up to $60,000 total over three years) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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