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.
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.
MAC’s Matchmaker MicroGrants are designed to help Mississauga artists start or complete a project that engages the public in Mississauga. Artists can receive matching funds for money raised by sponsorship, investment, and in-kind contributions.
Winter 2026 Matchmaker MicroGrants
Now Open!
Mississauga Arts Council’s (MAC) MicroGrant Program provides funding to individual artists to support the creation and presentation of their 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 Winter 2026 MicroGrant funding round, MAC is offering Matchmaker MicroGrants to Individual Artists. Matchmaker MicroGrants provide 50% matching funds to artist-led projects from any artistic discipline (dance, film, literary arts, music, theatre, visual art etc.) up to a maximum of $3000. To be eligible for funding, projects must demonstrate a confirmed investment in the project at the time of application and must include a public-facing event or activity in Mississauga, engage audiences in Mississauga, and pay artist fees to Mississauga-based artists.
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.
Deadline to apply is Monday, March 23, 2026, by 5 PM EDT.
No late or incomplete 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/2026/01/TEMPLATE-MicroGrant-Budget.xlsx
Want a sneak peek at the webform? Before you start your application, view a copy of the webform here: www.macarts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SAMPLE-2026-MicroGrant-Application-Form.pdf
Winter 2026 MicroGrant Information Session
Watch our Winter 2026 MicroGrant Information Session to learn everything you need to know about submitting a MicroGrant.
MicroGrant News:
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 Funding Partners:
