[Maine Community Foundation](https://www.mainecf.org)

October 2025 (anticipated)

Typical awards up to $1,000; one-year project period.

Supports projects that enhance arts education and creative opportunities for students in Maine schools and communities.

--- ## Description The Leonard & Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education supports projects and programs that promote arts education in schools and communities across Maine. The fund aims to foster creativity and artistic development among students by integrating the arts into educational curricula and providing opportunities in visual, performing, and literary arts. The program encourages innovative approaches to arts education and seeks to make the arts accessible to a broad and diverse student population. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated application deadline: October 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards are up to $1,000. - Funding is for a one-year project period. - Grants may support either general operating expenses for arts education or specific project costs. --- ## Eligibility - Open to schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations serving Maine students. - Projects must focus on arts education for students in Maine. - Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or have a fiscal sponsor. --- ## Application Process - Review the [program guidelines](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/available-grants-deadlines/leonard-renee-minsky-fund-for-arts-education/) and eligibility requirements. - Prepare a proposal detailing the project’s goals, impact, and budget. - Submit the application through the Maine Community Foundation’s online grants portal. - Applications are reviewed annually, with decisions typically announced within a few months of the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Both general operating support and project-specific funding are available. - The fund prioritizes programs that reach underserved or rural populations and encourage creative, inclusive approaches to arts education. - For help with application guidelines and funding types, see the [MaineCF Grant Guidelines](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/help-for-applicants/grant-guidelines/). --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Leonard & Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/available-grants-deadlines/leonard-renee-minsky-fund-for-arts-education/) - [Maine Community Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/available-grants-deadlines/) - [Grant Guidelines](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/help-for-applicants/grant-guidelines/) - [Funding Types Explained](https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/help-for-applicants/grant-related-documents/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Department | Email/Contact Form | Phone | Website/More Info | |----------------------|-------------------|------------------|-------------------------------| | Maine Community Foundation Grants Staff | [Staff Directory](https://www.mainecf.org/about-us/staff/) | 207-667-9735 | [Maine Community Foundation](https://www.mainecf.org) |

Leonard & Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education - Maine Community Foundation

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