GRANTMAKING
Legacy Programs
CultureSource aspires to adapt its funding offerings to meet the evolving needs of the cultural sector. We have previously sponsored numerous grants to address specific needs or reduce the impact of topical challenges.
- COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund, with Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, DeRoy Testamentary Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Peck Foundation, Leinweber Foundation, Fisher Foundation, Ford Foundation, and William Davidson Foundation.
- CulturePop, with the Gilbert Family Foundation, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and Detroit Parks Coalition.
- Minigrant Program, with the Michigan Arts & Culture Council
- Upper Midwest Emergency Relief Fund Coalition Artist Relief Grant, with Arts South Dakota, Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology, ImagineMKE, Racing Magpie, Springboard for the Arts, and The Arts Partnership
Open Calls
Project Name
Organization
Deadline
Submit an RFP or Calls-For-Art
If you have an open RFP, calls for art, or short-term project opportunity for artists, you may submit it for inclusion on this page. CultureSource members and partners are welcome to submit their RFPs free of charge—submissions will be posted within 24 hours (excluding holidays and weekends). Nonmembers can make a submission for $25—submissions will be posted when payment has cleared.
Additional Opportunities
Residencies, Fellowships, Professional Development
Documentary Lab
Firelight Media
This 18-month fellowship is designed to nurture underrepresented nonfiction storytellers working on their first or second feature film. The Documentary Lab provides holistic support for fellows’ projects and careers through professional development retreats, customized mentorship, and a $25K project grant. Deadline is May 13.
Other Grantmaking/Regranting Organizations
Activism, Emerging Voices, Justice Fellowships
Pen America
PEN America Literary Awards, Grants, and Fellowships Program has honored many of the most outstanding voices in literature across diverse genres, including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children’s literature, translation, and drama. PEN America confers distinct grants each year to support writers and works-in-progress in diverse genres including translation, YA writing, oral history, and writing for justice.
Ad Grants
Google
Google Ad Grants help nonprofits share their causes with the world, raise awareness, and recruit supporters. Qualifying nonprofits can gain access to up to $10,000 per month in search ads shown on Google.com.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
In addition to grants and financial assistance, the AAACF offers numerous scholarships for first generation college students, women in computing, student athletes, and more.
Community Connections
Community development organization providing grants for youth empowerment, neighborhood projects, and childcare support.
Dance USA
Compiles a range of funding opportunities and fellowships available to dance professionals.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Various grants, fellowships, and funding opportunities for museums of all sizes and public libraries. Various deadlines.
Microsoft 365 Grant
Microsoft
Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact initiative is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. With the Microsoft 365 grant, eligible nonprofits can get Microsoft 365 Business Premium free for up to 10 users and discounted pricing of $5.50 (USD) per user/month for additional users.
Opera America
Various awards to advance the careers of women and people of color, highlight emerging artists, and recognize the leadership of exceptional trustees. Grants for opera companies to fund civic performance and repertoire development also available.
Sundance Institute
Various grants, fellowships, and funding opportunities for videography and cinematic arts. Various deadlines.
US Regional Arts Organizations
A selection of some of the national grants, opportunities, and resources provided by various Regional Arts Organizations.
Coming Soon
$100,000 Grant for Nonprofits
Impact100 Oakland County
Impact100 Oakland County awards grants to nonprofits in our community in the focus areas of Arts & Culture; Education; Family; Health & Wellness; and Environment, Recreation & Restoration. Applicants may apply for grant funding of at least $100,000 in a focus area that supports their mission, programs, or services. Join a virtual info session on April 30 to learn more. Applications open April 30. Deadline is June 21.
Become a CultureSource Panelist!
Southeast Michigan is home to numerous funding initiatives—including ones at CultureSource—that often seek people willing to review and surface insights about applications. Submit your interest form today to serve as a panelist for future CultureSource funding programs. You’ll learn more about supporting arts organizations and artists locally, funding processes, grantmaking and grant writing, and more. Honorariums are paid to panelists commensurate with time spent reviewing applications and budget constraints.