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Application period opens for 2026 Arts Grants | Planning | City of Madison, WI Employee Assistance Program Independent Police Monitor Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center Olbrich Botanical Gardens Planning & Community & Economic Development Public Health Madison & Dane County Warner Park Community Recreation Center Application period opens for 2026 Arts Grants Application period opens for 2026 Arts Grants January 23, 2026 – 9:13am The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) invites individual artists and non-profit organizations to apply for its annual grant program.
These grants support cultural programs and artistic activities that promote arts and culture as an essential part of life in Madison.
Arts projects seeking grants from MAC should help create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming city and do one or more of the following: Engage Madison residents in arts and cultural activities Expand an artist’s body of work or reach in the community Give the community an opportunity to participate in the creative process Provide PreK-12 students with arts activities in or after school Reach diverse or under-served communities Celebrate identity, a group, or neighborhood The guidelines and application for 2026-2027 grants are now available.
Applications are due by 11:59pm on March 1, 2026. There are three types of grants: Project Grants provide up to $5,000 for arts education programs, performances, exhibitions, workshops, or events that enrich the cultural lives of Madison citizens. Legacy Grants support organizations that have received MAC funding for 3 out of the last 6 years.
These $1,500 grants help them sustain their successful arts programming. Individual Fellowships for up to $2,000 help artists advance their practice and share their work with the community. Email madisonarts@cityofmadison.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Madison, WI. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows project Grants $1,000-$5,000; Legacy Grants $1,500; Individual Fellowships up to $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Madison Arts Commission Grants (Project, Legacy, Individual) is funded by Madison Arts Commission, City of Madison. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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