Grant Deadlines
Grant Program Activity Dates FY 2026
(July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
All grants that NWMAC administers are listed below with application deadlines, board approval dates, and grant periods for FY 2026.
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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, 2025/ Board Meeting Approval throughout the year. Grant period: October 2025 – April 2027.
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, 2025 /Board Approval: August 28, 2025/ Grant Period: Oct 2025 - April 2027
2nd Deadline: Application Deadline: October 31, 2025/ Board Approval: December 2025/ Grant Period: January 2026 - April 2027
3rd Deadline: Application Deadline: February 28, 2026/ Board Approval: April 2026/ Grant Period: May 2026 - April 2027
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 2025 - April 2027.
Arts Project Equipment up to $3,000 for Schools
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025/ Board Approval: December 2025/ Grant Period: Jan 2026- June 2026
Arts Grants to Individuals
Active Artist Award $500 for Individuals
Applications accepted on an On-Going Basis. Application Available: September 1. Board Meeting Approval throughout the year. Grant period: October 2025 - April 2027.
Artist Project for Individuals $5,000 level
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 / Board Approval: December 2025/Grant Period: Jan 2026 – Dec 2026
Artist Project for Individuals $3,000 level
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025/Board Approval/Grant Period: Jan 2026-Dec 2026
Artist Project for Individuals $1,500 level
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025/Board Approval: December 2025/ Grant Period: Jan 2026 – Dec 2026
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, 2025 4:00 PM 1st Deadline Organizations
October 23, 2025 4:00 PM (Executive Meeting)
December 2025 4:00 PM 2nd Deadline Organizations, Equipment Schools, Artist $5,000, $3,000, $1,500
February 26 5:00 PM (Exec Committee)
May 28 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 28, 2025 in Warren and virtually 5:00 PM
December 18, 2025 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
March 26, 2026 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
April 23, 2026 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
June 26, 2025 in Warren and virtually at 5:00 PM
Executive Meetings will be October 23, February 26, and May 28 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.