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Maine Arts Commission (MAC)

03/21/19

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maine individual artists for artistic projects in any discipline. Funding is intended for the creation of new artistic works, for the continuation of existing arts activities, and for artist participation in programs and activities that will advance their careers.

GrantWatch ID#: 180143

The maximum award is $2,500.

Award Cycle: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

• See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

An individual is eligible to apply if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Have resided full-time in Maine for at least one year immediately prior to the application deadline.
- Will reside full-time in Maine throughout the project period.
- Are at least 18 years of age or older by the application deadline.
- Are not a student enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program.
- Is in compliance with Final Reports required by the Maine Arts Commission for previous awards.

Grant awards may not be re-granted nor used to cover the costs of brick-and-mortar projects, permanent or capital equipment, operating support or fundraising.

Agency staff are always available as a resource for applicants. It is recommended applicants contact the correct staff person a minimum of two-weeks prior to submitting the application.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2019
Grant notification: by July 31

Grants Help:
https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Funding/Grants-Help

Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.

Apply Online:
https://mainearts-grants.maine.gov/account/login

For specific questions about the Project Grant for Artists please contact the appropriate agency staff person based on the discipline of your application.

Craft and Visual Arts applicants:
Julie Horn, Visual Arts Director
julie.horn@maine.gov
207-287-2790

Media Arts and Performing Arts applicants, or for general questions:
Mr. Kerstin Gilg, Media and Performing Arts Director
kerstin.gilg@maine.gov
207-287-6719

Traditional Arts applicants:
Kathleen Mundell, Traditional Arts Specialist
culturalresources2001@yahoo.com
207-236-6741

Literary Arts applicants:
Julie Richard, Executive Director
julie.richard@maine.gov
207-287-2710

Maine Arts Commission
193 State Street
25 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0025

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