MAC Artist Project Grants Program

The Artist Quarterly Project Grants Program is administered by the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC), a local arts-supporting organization based in Greenville, South Carolina. The Council plays a pivotal role in advancing all disciplines of the arts within the county, operating with a mission to strengthen artistic development and public engagement through various initiatives, events, and grant programs. Its support encompasses visual arts, music, dance, literature, theater, and media, benefiting both organizations and individual artists in the region. This particular grant program is tailored to support individual artists residing in Greenville County, SC. The funding is directed toward specific artistic projects that contribute to the professional growth of the applicant. This includes projects such as exhibitions, marketing campaigns, participation in conferences or workshops, and other professional development activities. The grant does not cover ordinary living expenses and instead focuses strictly on underwriting tangible project-related costs that align with the artist’s career advancement. Eligible applicants must meet several criteria. First, applicants must be practicing artists in one or more of the following disciplines: dance, music, literature, media, theater, or visual arts. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old and not be enrolled as matriculating students at any point during the grant cycle. Furthermore, applicants must be permanent residents of Greenville County for a minimum of six months prior to the application deadline and remain residents throughout the duration of the grant period. Proof of residency may be required. Finally, applicants must demonstrate the ability to match the grant funds on a 1:1 basis. Each awarded grant provides funding up to $1,500. The matching requirement means that the applicant must contribute an equal amount of funding toward the project. A maximum of two grants can be awarded to an applicant within a single calendar or fiscal year. A single project cannot be funded by two separate quarterly grants. Applicants with outstanding final reports or uncompleted requirements from previous MAC grants are ineligible to apply for additional funding until all prior obligations are resolved. Beginning in 2025, all applications must be submitted through MAC’s online system. Paper submissions via mail or fax will no longer be accepted. Application deadlines are quarterly and time-stamped to 11:45 PM on the due date. The schedule for 2025 includes four submission periods: February 14 (for projects initiated May–July 2025), May 15 (August–October 2025), August 15 (November 2025–January 2026), and November 14 (February–April 2026). Each cycle is explicitly tied to the project initiation window and requires adherence to those timelines. Contact for the grant program is the Metropolitan Arts Council office, located at 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Phone support is available at (864) 467-3132 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further details and applications are accessible via the MAC website under the grants section. This grant operates on a recurring quarterly basis, enabling eligible artists multiple opportunities to apply within a single year, subject to the outlined constraints.