The Macoupin Art Collectivegrant
The Macoupin Art Collective Regional Art Partners 2027 Micro-Grant Program
- Who Can Apply: Illinois residents aged 21 or older may apply as individuals, alongside grassroots groups and small organizations. The entire project must take place in Macoupin or Montgomery County.
- The Focus: Fund arts projects with a public presentation or community service open to the public in the two counties, with funded activities completed by August 31, 2027.
- The Funding: Awards range from $500 to $2,500 USD, and applications are free. Permanent equipment above $500 and several other expense categories are ineligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply online or download, print and mail the application to The MAC in Staunton. Confirm Illinois residence and the individual age requirement, include the public presentation or service component, and disclose other IAC or RAP requests for the same project.
DeadlineMonday, November 30, 2026
AwardGrants range from $500 to $2,500
Application fee$0
Program datesFebruary 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027
LocationStaunton, IL
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range21–
Application notesApply online at https://www.macart.org/rap-grant-application or download, print and mail the application to The MAC, 115 E Main Street, Staunton, IL 62088. The official indexed application page states a November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM CST deadline and a February 1–August 31, 2027 project execution window. Applicants must confirm Illinois residence, the individual minimum age of 21, a public presentation or community service component, and disclose requests to IAC or other Regional Art Partners for the same project. The full application form and downloadable PDF could not be read, so no additional document counts or attachment limits are verified.
Contactoffice@macart.org
The Macoupin Art Collective
Organization based in Staunton