PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A NEW WEB ADDRESS FOR THE
SMARTSIMPLE SYSTEM AS OF FEBRUARY, 2022
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NEW REQUIREMENT: applicants must now provide a UEI
rather than a DUNS number in order to apply for funding.
See this helpful information from Arts Midwest on how
to obtain a UEI for your organization.
Art Supply & Equipment Grant
The Michigan Arts & Culture Council (MACC), is offering Michigan K-12 schools grants of up to $1,500 to pay for arts equipment (including repairs of arts equipment) or supplies being used within the classroom/school setting. Michigan K-12 teachers in any arts discipline may apply for the grant, including: creative writing, dance, film/video, music, visual arts, and theatre. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2022.
Are you eligible to apply for an Arts Equipment & Supplies Grant?
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Purchases and repairs must take place before June 30, 2022.
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Applicants must be accredited Michigan pre K-12 educational institution, public or non-public school, private school, home school, school district, intermediate school district/regional educational service agency or an accredited Head Start program.
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Applicants may receive only one Art Equipment & Supplies grant per school building, per school year. In addition, the same school may not receive this grant in two consecutive years, so should not apply.
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A certified teacher must be the primary contact.
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Furniture or equipment that becomes part of the school building is not eligible.
Bus Grant
The Michigan Arts & Culture Council (MACC) is offering grants of up to $500 to Michigan K-12 schools for the transportation cost of an arts or culture related field trip.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis through April 15, 2022.
Are you eligible to apply for a Bus Grant?
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Applicants must be an accredited Michigan preK-12 educational institution, public or non-public school, private school, home school, school district, intermediate school district/regional educational service agency or an accredited Head Start program.
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The field trip must take place before June 30, 2022.
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Grants will only be awarded to one applicant per educational institution.
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A certified teacher leading the field trip must be the primary contact.
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Travel and expenses associated with student competitions and/or performances, such as student band festivals, choir, or theatre tours are not eligible.
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Incomplete applications, trips without specific dates, and applications without transportation estimates will not be considered.
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Private/personal transportation costs are not eligible (i.e. parent’s cars).