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 MAC MicroGrants 

MAC’s dynamic and impactful MicroGrant program provides funding for artist-led projects which have a pronounced and impactful connection to the public and bring recognition and increased awareness to the arts across the city.

These MicroGrants are made possible through sponsor contributions and MAC’s own fundraising efforts. We offer two streams of MicroGrant funding.

MAC’s engaging MicroGrant Program provides funding to new artist-led projects. These MicroGrants target areas of interest or need within the local arts sector, and often encourage collaboration across artistic practices. MicroGrant funding streams are subject to change and are identified by MAC.

MAC’s Matchmaker MicroGrants are designed to help Mississauga artists start or complete a project or to invest in their professional development. Artists can receive matching funds for money raised by sponsorship, investment, and in-kind contributions by the artists themselves.

Spring 2025 Matchmaker MicroGrants

The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is proud to announce the 14 recipients of its Spring 2025 MicroGrant Program, which awarded $36,600 in matching funds to support innovative and impactful arts projects across the city. This vital funding supports local artists working in all disciplines, from music and film to visual arts and literature. Read the full press release below!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $36,600 in MicroGrants to 14 Local Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $36,600 in MicroGrants to 14 Local Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the 14 winners of their Spring 2025 MicroGrant…

MicroGrant News:

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $36,600 in MicroGrants to 14 Local Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $36,600 in MicroGrants to 14 Local Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the 14 winners of their Spring 2025 MicroGrant…

MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service

MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service

Sarena and Sasha Nanua used their Career Development MicroGrant to support the release of Spirit Ser…

A large audience watches a projected image on a screen in a dimly lit room. The projection features a vibrant illustration with Indigenous symbols, including a dreamcatcher, animals, and the Métis infinity symbol, under the title "KANAKIYOST: Art, Identity, and Belonging"

MicroGrant Success: Cathleen MacDonald, KANAKIYOST

Filmmaker Cathleen MacDonald used her Short Documentary Film MicroGrant to produce the short film KA…

MicroGrant Success: Heather Christine, Fall 2023

MicroGrant Success: Heather Christine, Fall 2023

Heather Christine used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to work with mentor Bill King and produce a brand n…

MAC MicroGrants have changed artists lives!

Funding through MAC’s MicroGrant program has enabled 122+ artists to realize their goals and develop new artistic projects. These projects have positively impacted audiences and communities in Mississauga and beyond. Learn about some of these engaging projects and the talented Mississauga artists who have benefited from MAC’s MicroGrant Program: mississaugaartscouncil.com/programs/microgrants/microgrant-success/

Future MicroGrant Opportunities:

MAC’s MicroGrant program has historically had two application periods per year, one in February and one in September. Application deadlines and funding streams are subject to change.

Thank you to our MicroGrant Partners: