Arts & Humanities Touring Program Grants
Beginning January 28, 2010, new applications will be accepted for programs between April 2, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Funding is pending approval by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs. Applications will be accepted through September 2, 2010.
The Arts & Humanities Touring Program awards grants to help support the fees and expenses of touring performers, artists, exhibitors, and humanities presenters listed in Michigan’s 2009–2012 Arts & Humanities Touring Directory.
The Touring Program grants are available to nonprofit organizations who may request up to 40 percent of presenters’/exhibitors’ fees and travel expenses.
Request for a grant may not exceed $3,000 per application, and an organization may not submit more than four (4) grant applications or request more than $4,000 in a fiscal year (i.e., October 1 to September 30).
The Touring Program requires at least 100 percent cost share (match) for grant awards. Grant cost share (match) is the total dollar value of both cash and in-kind contributions (donated services or goods) of the sponsoring organization (applicant) for the grant project (e.g., an organization that applies for a $250 grant is required to match the grant with $250 in cash and/or in-kind expenses in the total program budget).
A listing in Michigan’s Arts & Humanities Touring Directory is not an endorsement by the Michigan Humanities Council or the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, nor are the Councils responsible for program content and/or incorrect information.
Application Procedures
Please note the following application procedures:
- As of January 28, 2010, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for programs April 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. Funding is pending approval by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs.
- Applications will be accepted through September 2, 2010.
- Grants will be awarded throughout the fiscal year until funds are depleted.
- All applications must be postmarked at least four (4) weeks prior to the contracted program or exhibition date.
- Applications must be typed or computer generated. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants are required to send the original and a copy of the Arts & Humanities Touring Program Grant Application, along with two (2) copies of the required attachments to the Arts & Humanities Touring Program address: Michigan Humanities Council, 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B, Lansing, MI 48912-1270. Required attachments include proof of nonprofit status and a copy of the contract signed by the sponsoring organization’s project director or authorizing official and performer, exhibitor, or humanities presenter.
- Applicants are requested to retain a file copy of the grant application along with attachments.
- Grant awards may be modified to reflect adjustments in the actual appropriation to the Michigan Humanities Council for the Arts & Humanities Touring Program.
Eligibility
Any Michigan nonprofit organization, institution, school, library, museum, chamber, association or local government agency may apply. Individuals are not eligible for grants. The applicant must be the sponsoring organization.
Application
Application Form and Guidelines (new as of January 28, 2010).