SUPPORTING ARTS WITH A PURPOSE

At the Morgan Arts Council (MAC), we’re committed to strengthening the creative community in our region. While MAC does not directly award these grants, we want to connect local artists, arts educators, and creative organizations with external funding opportunities that can help support artistic work, professional development, and community projects.

Below you’ll find a regularly updated list of grant resources, organized by type. Whether you’re a visual artist, musician, writer, performer, or nonprofit arts organization, there are funding options to explore.

🖌️ Grants for Individual Artists

Springboard to Design
A regional grant to bring interested students to NYC to learn the basics of backstage theater.
💡 Ideal for: High School students looking to further their career in backstage theater.
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant for Artists
Support for painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper with demonstrated artistic merit and financial need.
💡 Ideal for: Mid-career visual artists.

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
Provides assistance to emerging figurative artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, or printmaking.
💡 Ideal for: Emerging artists early in their careers.

Creative Capital Awards
Funding and advisory support for artists pursuing innovative and risk-taking work across disciplines.
💡 Ideal for: Artists with bold projects that push boundaries.

🎭 Grants for Projects & Community Engagement

Artplace America
A collaboration of foundations and federal agencies supporting creative placemaking — projects that integrate arts into community planning and development.
💡 Ideal for: Community-centered public art projects.

Americans for the Arts Grants
Offers a range of funding opportunities that support cultural planning, arts education, and community arts initiatives.
💡 Ideal for: Projects that engage public audiences or strengthen cultural infrastructure.

📅 Tips for Applying

🔹 Start early: Grant deadlines vary — check deadlines well in advance.
🔹 Read criteria carefully: Make sure your work aligns with eligibility requirements.
🔹 Prepare strong materials: Include artist statements, work samples, and clear project descriptions.
🔹 Follow application guidelines: Attention to detail matters in funder reviews.