Artist Project Grant
The Maine Arts Commission grant funds projects for Maine artists in any discipline to develop skills, enhance creativity, and advance their professional artistic practice.
Funder: Maine Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (portal opens, projected) | March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project; one-year grant period (July–June).
Summary: Supports Maine artists at any career stage with funding for projects that enhance artistic skills, practice, and professional growth.
Description
This grant supports individual Maine artists by funding projects that contribute to artistic skill development, creative process improvement, and professional advancement. Projects may be in any artistic discipline and at any scale, provided they are realistic, achievable, and have clearly defined goals. The funding is intended to help artists participate in programs, create new work, or further their careers, with grant activities taking place within a specified grant year.
