Mississauga Arts Council’s (MAC) MicroGrant Program provides funding to individual artists to support the creation and presentation of their impactful projects. These MicroGrants target areas of interest or needs within the local arts sector and have been catalysts for collaboration across artistic practices.
In the Fall 2025 MicroGrant funding round, MAC offers Matchmaker MicroGrants to Individual Artists and Arts Groups. Matchmaker MicroGrants provide matching funds to artist-led projects from any artistic discipline up to a maximum of $3000. Eligible projects must include a public-facing event or activity in Mississauga, engage audiences in Mississauga, and pay artist fees to Mississauga artists. Projects must demonstrate a confirmed investment in the project at the time of application.
Please read the Guidelines in FULL before applying. After reviewing the guidelines, if you still have questions, you can reach out by email for more information to susan@macarts.ca. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
All MicroGrant applications must be received by MAC by Monday, October 6, 2025, before 5:00 PM. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Need a budget? There is a link to a template in the guidelines – this will prompt you to download a copy or “save a copy”. If Google Sheets is not working for you, you can download an Excel file here – https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TEMPLATE-MicroGrant-Budget.xlsx
Want a sneak peek at the webform? View the form here before you start your application. https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fall-2025-MicroGrant-Sample-Application-Form.pdf
Information Session
Mississauga Arts Council is hosting a MicroGrant Information Session via Zoom on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1 PM.
Register for the Information Session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LFJTeZvnQViUyXGU0RCJag
When you register, you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to attend the information session.
The information session will be recorded and available on MAC’s YouTube following the live event.
Spring 2025 MAC MicroGrant Important Dates and Deadlines:
MicroGrants Open: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
MicroGrant Info Session: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
MicroGrants Close: Monday, October 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM
Winners Notified: week of November 10, 2025 (TBC)
Winners Announced: week of December 1, 2025 (TBC)
Project Completion Date: December 1, 2026
Final Reports Due: 1 month after project completion or by December 15, 2026 at the latest
Thank you to our MicroGrant Funders:
