Grant Deadlines
Grant Program Activity Dates FY 2025
(July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
All grants that NWMAC administers are listed below with application deadlines, board approval dates, and grant periods for FY 2025.
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Arts Grants to Organizations
General Operating for Non-Profit Arts Organizations
Applications Accepted on an On-going Basis. Application Available: September 1, 2024/ Board Meeting Approval throughout the year. Grant period: October 2024 – April 2026.
Note: All 501(c)3 arts nonprofits start by completing a general operating grant form. Once approved, they are eligible to add-on to their grant for additional funding throughout the year.
Arts Grants for Government Entities and Nonprofit Organizations (from $500 up to $10,000 per grant)
1st Deadline: Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 /Board Approval: August 29, 2024/ Grant Period: Oct 2024 - April 2026
2nd Deadline: Application Deadline: October 31, 2024/ Board Approval: December 19, 2024/ Grant Period: January 2025 - April 2026
3rd Deadline: Application Deadline: February 28, 2025/ Board Approval: April 24, 2025/ Grant Period: May 2025 - April 2026
Arts Grants to Schools
Artist Residency up to $3,000 per grant for Schools
Applications Accepted on an On-Going Basis. Application Available: August 1. Board Meeting Approval throughout the year.
Grant period: October 2024 - April 2026.
Arts Project Equipment up to $3,000 for Schools
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024/ Board Approval: December 19, 2024/ Grant Period: Jan 2025- June 2025
Arts Grants to Individuals
Quick Turn Around $500 for Individuals
Applications accepted on an On-Going Basis. Application Available: September 1. Board Meeting Approval throughout the year. Grant period: October 2024 - April 2026.
Artist Project for Individuals $5,000 level
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 / Board Approval: December 19, 2024/Grant Period: Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Artist Project for Individuals $1,500 level
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024/Board Approval: December 19, 2024/ Grant Period: Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Application Review and Award Notification
All applications are reviewed and scored remotely by teams of panelists. Action will be taken at the next Board meeting following the grant deadline. Applicants will be notified by email after board action.
Panel Review Meetings: Panel meetings will be conducted via telephone. Members of the public are welcome to call in and listen to the review. Due to zoom hacking, we will happily provide the meeting information as requested in order to monitor attendance.
August 20, 2024 4:00 PM 1st Deadline Organizations
October 24, 2024 4:00 PM (Executive Meeting)
December 4, 2023 4:00 PM 2nd Deadline Organizations, Equipment Schools, Artist $5,000 and $1,500
February 27 5:00 PM (Exec Committee)
May 29 5:00 PM (Exec Committee)
Board Meetings: Board meetings are conducted as a combination of in person and virtual. Members of the public are welcome to call in and listen to the board meeting. Stay tuned for the below to be updated.
August 29, 2024 in Warren and virtually 5:00 PM
December 19, 2024 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
March 27, 2025 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
April 24, 2025 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
June 26, 2025 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
Executive Meetings will be October 24 , February 27, and May 29 5:00 PM Only if needed
Due to zoom hacking, we provide the meeting agenda, telephone number, or Zoom link only if requested. Please email our office or call 218-745-8886 for up-to-date information.