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Professional/Organizational Development (POD) Minigrant is sponsored by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) administered by regional re-granting agencies. POD grants may be used to strengthen the capacity of an organization or individual to better themselves or the community. Funding may be used to attend out-of-state conferences, workshops, seminars, or hire short-term consultants.
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The Mini-grant Program is a grants giving partnership financed by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) and administered by regional re-granting agencies. It is one of several grant programs MACC offers. There are two components of the Mini-grant program: Arts Projects and Professional Development grants.
These are special opportunities to address local arts and cultural needs as well as increasing public access to arts and culture. Organizations and individuals must be registered in the MACC SmartSimple Grant Portal. Arts Projects Minigrants ( 2024 Project Support Guidelines ) provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural projects.
Professional Development Minigrants ( 2024 POD Guidelines ) provide up to $1,500 to assist nonprofit organizations and arts professionals acquire services or skills to strengthen the administrative infrastructure of the organization. Deadline to Apply for FY 2024: January 15, 2024 for projects within the period March 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
2024 Final Reports Due : Thirty Days after project end or no later than October 15, 2024 if project ends September 30th.
2024 Minigrant Project Support – Final Report Instructions ; 2024 POD – POD Final Report Instructions Previously Funded Projects 2019 Funding Plan Round 1 2019 Funding Plan Round 2 2021 Funding Plan Round 1 2021 Funding Plan Round 2 2022 Funding Plan Round 1 2022 Funding Plan Round 2 Other Art and Cultural Resources: Upper Peninsula Arts and Cultural Alliance – the Alliance was founded to bring together members of the creative community from all ends of the Upper Peninsula.
( UPACA Strategic Framework) Michigan Humanities Council – connects people and communities by fostering and supporting quality cultural programs. Creative Many – leading advocacy for the arts, culture and arts education and the transformative power of the creative industries in Michigan. Michigan Museums Association – shares expertise and resources to promote standards and practices that make the Michigan museum community thrive.
Michigan Youth Arts Association – an alliance that develops, recognizes and advocates excellence in arts education for all
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and arts professionals in Michigan. Requests require a 25 percent match. Organizations and individuals must be registered in the MACC SmartSimple Grant Portal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Professional/Organizational Development (POD) Minigrant is funded by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) administered by regional re-granting agencies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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