Maine Arts Commission Creative Communities Grant Funding info session

Waterville Creates is excited to be hosting the Maine Arts Commission on October 29 at 10am at the Maine Film Center for a public learning session to introduce their new Creative Communities Grant, which is designed to support arts-based projects that foster community engagement! Please note that these grants are open to a variety of organizations and entities. The session will also include an overview of their Assets for Artists professional development workshops. Coffee + snacks will be provided.

RSVP to this event here.

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES GRANT OVERVIEW:

 The Creative Communities Grant supports arts and cultural activities of organizations in service to Maine communities and residents. Funding is for the support of new or existing arts-based projects with a focus on community needs. The project should directly benefit the public and/or engage a specific community. All activities must be community-based and be open and accessible to the general public. Applicants may receive up to $7,000 in funding, with a 1-to-1 matching requirement.

 Creative Communities Grant Goals:

• Expand community access to the arts.
• Ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Support and address community needs.
• Promote the unique identities of ME’s communities as places people want to live, visit, work, and play.
• Promote inclusion of artists and culture bearers in community projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Cultural organizations, K-12 schools, municipalities, tribal entities, and non-art 501(c)(3) organizations may apply. Public schools must apply through their school district. Projects must be community-focused arts and/or cultural activities, open to the public, and occur from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

For more information: mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Funding/Creative-Communities-Grant-2026