Arts and Humanities Grants support organizations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects can be in any discipline and on any scale but must include both arts and humanities aspects.
Donor Name: Maine Arts Commission
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/07/2022
Size of the Grant: $1000
Details:
The grant is co-administered by The Maine Arts Commission and the Maine Humanities Council.
Funding Information
Grant maximum awarded $1,000.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must have an active Maine Arts Commission account and current Vendor Code to receive funding. An organization is eligible to apply if it meets the following criteria at the time of application:
- The applicant is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service or is a unit of municipal, county or tribal government, legally established in the state of Maine.
- The applicant has a valid DUNS number.
- Is in compliance with Final Reports required by the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine Humanities Council for previous awards.
- An applicant has not already received an Arts & Humanities grant within this funding cycle.
- Applicant has discussed their project with a representative from the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine Humanities Council.
Ineligible Expenses
Grant awards may not be re-granted nor used to cover the costs of brick-and-mortar projects, permanent or capital equipment over $4,999 in value, operating support, or fundraising.
Review Criteria
Grant applications are reviewed on a competitive basis using the following criteria:
- Quality of the project plan and timeline. (20%)
- Project shows evidence of strength in arts and humanities. (20%)
- Project shows evidence of strong community support. (20%)
- There is benefit to an identified population. (20%)
- Quality of project budget. (20%)
- The Panelists will also consider the geographic distribution of award recipients when discussing funding merit.
For more information, visit Arts and Humanities Grants.