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Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
​Minigrant Program

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Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts, Inc. (Art in the Loft) is the region three Northeast administrator for the Regional Minigrant Program of the
​Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). 
Funding is available for arts projects and professional development in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon. 
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Region 3 2022 MINIGRANTS ARE OPEN TO APPLY!

The Minigrant program is a partnership between the MCACA and 19 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.
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  • ROUND 1 DUE: OPEN! Applications August 3rd by 5:00pm
  • ROUND 2 DUE: CLOSED until January 2022
  • SimpleSmart System to complete your application: https://mcaca.smartsimple.com/
2022 Project Support Guidelines
2022 Professional Development Guidelines

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Grant Application Service: 

SIMPLESMART

The days of the eGrant system are over! But with that comes a new system to use and register with! Use these resources to get yourself registered and create and account and earn those State arts dollars!
1. Registration Instructions
2. Profile Instructions
3. User Management Instructions

2021 Final Report Guidelines

If you were awarded a 2020 mini grant download the Final Report Guidelines!
2021 Project Final Report Guidelines
2021 POD Final Report Guidelines

Arts Projects: Minigrants provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts projects, which provide special opportunities to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts. Minigrants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects which preserve, produce and present traditional and contemporary arts. Minigrant dollars, matched by cash or in-kind services, can be used for many types of arts activities such as exhibits, readings, performances, workshops, broadcasts, artist residencies, consultancies, commissions, restorations, festivals, pow wows, conferences, seminars, video and film productions and screenings, publications, and arts activities for students.

Organizational Development: Supports arts organizations in the strengthening of their administrative infrastructure by providing up to $1,500 to assist with the development of a business/strategic plan to address governance, board development, financial systems, reporting and internal controls, public relations, marketing, personnel management, fundraising, program development and/or other organizational areas.

Professional Development: Supports arts administrators, arts professionals and teaching artists in the participation of high-quality professional development experiences that will enhance their career, to help them grow and thrive in Michigan. To be eligible for this program their current employer must be a nonprofit arts and cultural organization located in Michigan. Funds may be used for travel and/or registration expenses for workshops, seminars, booking and other conferences which will clearly help in advancing career development. Funding level is a maximum of $1,500.

Any nonprofit organization or government body including service organizations, public schools, cities, townships and etc. from the four counties may apply. Applications are evaluated by a panel (with representatives from each of the four counties) which looks for projects that demonstrate artistic merit, sound planning and management, and community service. Geographic distribution, underserved populations, cultural diversity, and a variety of arts disciplines are considered when determining awards.

Minigrant applicants must participate in the Michigan Cultural Data Project (CDP),
www. miculturaldata.org. See Program Guidelines for further details and exemptions.

For information or questions, contact:
Justin Christensen-Cooper
Executive Director
Art in the Loft
109 N. Second Ave. Suite 300
Alpena, MI
(989) 356-4877
director@artintheloft.org
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Michigan through an arts center that offers learning opportunities and increases public participation in the arts.  The gallery has over 7,000 square feet of open loft space devoted to the exhibit of fine art by local, regional and national artists.

​Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts, Inc (d/b/a Art in the Loft) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Art in the Loft provides equal opportunity in employment, and in all programs, activities and services provided. 

Art in the Loft  |  109 N. Second Ave. Suite 300 Alpena, MI 49707  |  989.356.4877  |  gallery109@artintheloft.org
  • Home
  • Sponsors
  • Members
  • Enjoy Art
    • 2022 Young Artist Exhibit
    • Exhibiting Artists
    • Events
    • Artist Application
  • Create Art
    • Art Around the World Summer Camp
    • Visual Art
    • Culinary Art
    • Scholarship Application
    • From Home
  • Community
    • MCACA Minigrants
    • Ready Set Create
    • R.E.A.C.H.
    • Community Mural
    • Volunteering
  • Gear
  • Take a Virtual Tour
  • Facility Use
  • Loft Info
    • Contact Us
    • Staff & Board
    • Finances & Meetings