Collaboration | Metropolitan Arts Council

Overview

The Artistic Collaboration Project Grant supports groups of artists working on collaborative projects that advance artistic development. Priority is given to projects ensuring access to the arts for all residents and visitors, stimulating economic and community development through the arts, and developing or attracting new arts audiences. The project or collaborative relationship should not be permanent or ongoing.

Eligibility

• Be practicing artists in dance, music, literature, media, theater, or visual arts
• Be at least 18 years old and not matriculating students throughout the grant cycle
• Be a permanent resident of Greenville County for a minimum of 6 months prior to the application deadline and during the grant period (must be able to prove if asked)
• Have the ability to match 1:1 any grant funds awarded
• Have no outstanding MAC project support activities or reports

Funding & Restrictions

• Up to $1,500.00 per award with a 1:1 (applicant to MAC) match required
• No more than two grants may be awarded to an applicant within one fiscal/calendar year
• A single project cannot be funded from two separate quarterly grants
• Applicants with outstanding MAC project support activities or reports are ineligible until all previously awarded grant requirements have been completed and approved

2024 Deadlines & Project Dates

• 1st Q: Thursday, February 15 (project dates: May–July, 2024)
• 2nd Q: Wednesday, May 15 (project dates: August–October, 2024)
• 3rd Q: Thursday, August 15 (project dates: November, 2024–January, 2025)
• 4th Q: Friday, November 15 (project dates: February–April, 2025)

How to Apply

Submit an original application along with 9 stapled copies (10 total). Download the 2024 Application from the link provided, or contact MAC to have an application emailed to you.