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

Colony Emerging Design Studio Residency
The Colony Residency works to introduce the international design market to emerging American talent. Through an 8 month incubator program resulting in an exclusive collection, The Residency ushers forth a new generation of designers, artists and makers into the contemporary design vernacular of today. Deadline is June 3.

Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency
BANFF
This three-week visual arts residency for Indigenous artists focuses on hide scraping, bone tool making, and working with parfleche. Visual artists will learn more about how scrape a hide, and work with parfleche with the support of faculty, elders, and knowledge keepers. Participants are invited to engage with faculty, community and peers while having self-directed studio time in Glyde Hall. Participants will come together with the community and have the opportunity for one-on-one sessions. Deadline is June 26.

Artist Residency
Centrum
Since 1974, the Centrum Artists-In-Residence program has welcomed hundreds of writers, artists and creative thinkers to immerse themselves in the historic charm and natural beauty of Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington. Creative professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds can take advantage of charming cabins, studio spaces, and a rich array of resources. Deadline is June 30.

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.

Queer | Art
Various grant opportunities for individual artists of LGBTQIA identities.

Sundance Institute
Various grants, fellowships, and funding opportunities for videography and cinematic arts.

US Regional Arts Organizations
A selection of some of the national grants, opportunities, and resources provided by various Regional Arts Organizations.

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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.

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