Arts and Culture Grant Opportunities

Overview

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts has compiled multiple grant opportunities to support artists, non-profits, and public schools bringing arts and culture to the city. Review all guidelines from the granting organization before applying.

Available Grants

• Aurand Harris Grant: Up to $3,000 with 1:1 match required, for individual theatre artists and TYA non-profits; deadline annually in March
• Joyce Awards: $50,000 commissions for artists of color in partnership with non-profits in Great Lakes cities; deadlines in April, July, and December
• MCACA Arts Projects Minigrant: Up to $1,500 (POD, 25% match) or up to $4,000 (Arts Projects, 1:1 match); deadline semi-annually in January and August
• Puffin Foundation West Grants: $250-$10,000 (typically $550-$2,500) for activist artists and non-profits addressing social justice issues; deadline annually in November
• Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation: $1,000-$20,000 for non-profit organizations (not individuals); requires 990, 501(c)3 letter, and itemized budget

Application Requirements

Applications typically require organization and contact information, non-profit status documentation, past award history, organizational purpose summary, funding use summary, letter of request, most recent 990, itemized program budget, and IRS Section 501(c)(3) determination letter. Submit via the Application Portal as PDF attachments.

Important Notes

Grant guidelines and requirements may change at any time. Organizations should maintain one profile in the application portal using a general organizational email address. Applications are automatically saved every five minutes and cannot be edited after submission.