State of Michigan MiniGrant Program

The Minigrant program is a partnership between the MCACA and 15 regional regranting agencies throughout the state. There are two components of the Minigrant 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. Arts Projects Minigrants provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural projects. Professional Development Minigrants provide up to $1,500 to assist nonprofit organizations and arts professional acquire services or skills to strengthen the administrative infrastructure of the organization.

The Holland Area Arts Council serves as the Regranting agency for Region 4a which includes Allegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa counties.

  • Deadline to Apply:  August 3rd
  • ​For more information and links to guidelines click here, and scroll down to "Minigrant Program."​
  • Questions? Email Lori Gramer: bluemoonconnections@yahoo.com
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible Non-profit Organizations include (but not limited to):
•  Service organizations
•  Arts organizations
•  Parks and Recreational organizations
•  Libraries
•  Professional associations
•  Public and Non-public schools
•  Cities, Townships and Villages
•  Individual Artists (POD Grants only)