Mccain Artist Grant
Forecasted
The McCain Artist Grant from Erie Arts and Culture provides unrestricted funding to support Erie County artists' creative and personal development across all disciplines.
Funder: Erie Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application window opens, projected) | August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 or $1,000 unrestricted grants; typically awarded for a 12-month period.
Summary: Unrestricted support for Erie County, PA artists at all career stages and disciplines, enabling both creative and personal growth.
Key Information: Applicants must be Erie County residents and not current or recent grantees or staff/board of the funder.
Description
The McCain Artist Grant, administered by Erie Arts and Culture, provides annual unrestricted funding to artists residing in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This grant supports creative professionals at all career levels and across all artistic disciplines—including folk, traditional, community-based, self-taught, and academically trained artists. The funding is flexible, allowing recipients to use the award for any expenses that advance their artistic practice or personal well-being, such as project costs, living expenses, childcare, or travel. By merging previous artist-focused programs, Erie Arts and Culture aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community in the region.
