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Purpose

The funding priority of the quarterly project grants program for artists is to support activities that advance the artistic development of individual Greenville County artists. Grants are awarded to help underwrite actual project costs, not ordinary living expenses, and are intended to further the artistic development and growth of our local artists through exhibit opportunities, marketing or publicity plans; conferences, workshops, and other professional development engagements.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy ALL eligibility requirements as follows:

  • 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 residency if asked by the panel.
  • Have the ability to match 1:1 any grant funds awarded.

Funding Range, Restrictions + Match

Up to $1,500.00 and a 1:1 (applicant to MAC) match per award. Applicants who have outstanding MAC project support activities or reports are ineligible to apply for funds until all previously awarded grant requirements have been completed and approved. 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. A 1:1 match (applicant to MAC) is required.

2025 Deadlines

Starting 2025, MAC grants are online applications only. Submissions are due by 12:00 am on the deadline date. Late submissions will be denied. *Mailed or faxed applications will no longer be accepted.

  • 1st Q: Friday, February 14
    May – July, 2025 (project’s initiation date range)
  • 2nd Q: Thursday, May 15
    August – October, 2025 (project’s initiation date range)
  • 3rd Q: Friday, August 15
    November, 2024 – January, 2026 (project’s initiation date range)
  • 4th Q: Friday, November 14
    February – April, 2026 (project’s initiation date range)

Click on the link below to start the application.

Artist Application Artists Final Report