MARQUETTE — The Michigan Arts and Culture Council has announced that its grant system is now open for FY26 applications. Arts and culture nonprofit organizations, municipalities, tribal entities, pre K-12 schools, colleges and universities and eligible non-arts and culture nonprofits in Michigan are encouraged to review available funding programs and begin preparing submissions.

Based on eligibility, the FY26 cycle includes opportunities through two primary grant programs, Mission Support and Experience Support, with funding available for operational support, project support, facilities and equipment improvements, arts education, professional development and field trips.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review program guidelines, deadlines and resources before starting an application. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 22. More information and application access are available at https://www.michiganbusiness.org/industries/macc/macc-grants/

Antonio Anderson can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 550. His email address is aanderson@miningjournal.net.