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Schools may apply for quarterly project grants of up to $2,000 (with 1:1 match requirement) to support arts enhancement activities including in-school and after-school programs, performances, exhibitions, and artist residencies.

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Deadline: rolling, apply anytime
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: $2,000
Location: Greenville County

About

Overview

The quarterly project grants program provides support for educators to develop appreciation for, understanding of, and support for the arts and arts education as a component of the basic curriculum in Greenville County schools. This category supports arts enhancement activities including in-school and after-school activities and classes, performances, exhibitions, and artist residencies.

Eligibility

Public or certified private school located in Greenville County
No outstanding previous MAC project grants
Projects must be thoroughly planned and budgeted (not in conceptual phase)
Performance dates, times, and venues must be confirmed

Funding

Up to $2,000.00 per award with 1:1 match requirement
Maximum of $2,000 per award
No in-kind reporting included in project budget calculation

Submission Limits

One application per quarter per school
Maximum of 2 grants within one fiscal (calendar) year
Grant must be closed with approved final report before submitting subsequent applications

2026 Deadlines

1st Q: Monday, February 16 (May–July, 2026 project initiation)
2nd Q: Friday, May 15 (August–October, 2026 project initiation)
3rd Q: Friday, August 14 (November, 2026–January, 2027 project initiation)
4th Q: Monday, November 16 (February–April, 2027 project initiation)

Award: Up to $2,000.00 and a 1:1 match per award
Entries per artist: Up to 2
Theme: Support for educators to develop appreciation, understanding, and support for the arts and arts education as a component of basic curriculum for Greenville County students through arts enhancement activities.
Eligibility: Public or certified private school located in Greenville County with no outstanding previous MAC project grants; maximum 2 grants per fiscal (calendar) year.
Format: Ship your work in

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