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
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 Spring 2025 MicroGrant funding round, MAC offers Matchmaker MicroGrants to Individual Artists and Arts Groups. Matchmaker MicroGrants provides 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.
The Spring 2025 MicroGrant deadline was Monday, March 24, 2025, before 5:00 PM. Thank you to all who applied.
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/2025/02/TEMPLATE-MicroGrant-Budget-2025.xlsx
Want a sneak peek at the webform? View the form here before you start your application. https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sample-MicroGrant-Application-Form.pdf
MicroGrant News:
MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service
Sarena and Sasha Nanua used their Career Development MicroGrant to support the release of Spirit Ser…
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
Heather Christine used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to work with mentor Bill King and produce a brand n…
MicroGrant Success: Jade Hilton, One Night in Tennessee
Jade Hilton used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to support her Fall 2024 tour, One Night in Tennessee.
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:
