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.
Fall 2024 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.
Our Fall 2024 MicroGrants will support artist-led projects from any artistic discipline that feature public-facing events or activities that engage audiences in Mississauga. Eligible projects must include artist fees for Mississauga artists and must take place in Mississauga.
This funding round, MAC is offering Matchmaker MicroGrants to Individual Artist Applicants. Matchmaker MicroGrants provide funding for 50% of a project to a maximum of $3000. Project applications 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, September 23, 2024, 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/2024/08/TEMPLATE-MicroGrant-Budget-2024.xlsx
MicroGrant News:
MicroGrant Success: Studio.89, Fall 2023
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Mississauga Arts Council Invites Creatives To Apply for a 2024 Matchmaker MicroGrant
Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) invites Individual Artists to apply for their Fall 2024 MicroGrants. …
MicroGrant Success: Lorraine Brown, Spring 2024
Lorraine Brown used her 2024 Matchmaker MicroGrant for the Canada Day Multicultural Fashion Show hel…
MicroGrant Success: Arlene & The People, 2021 and Spring 2024
Arlene & The People used their Matchmaker MicroGrants for the completion of their EP, "Ever Onward B…
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 Sponsors:
