Welcome to the Mississippi Arts Commission Grants PortalExisting Users: If you forgot your password, please use the “Forgot your Password” link to the left to reset it. Not Sure? If you think that you or someone at your organization has already registered in the system, do NOT create a new account, contact MAC at grants@arts.ms.gov to receive information related to your account.
FY27 Round 1 Roster Artist, Teaching Artist, and Mini-Grant Applications for Artists and Organizations open May 1 and close June 1, 2026.
Nominations for the
2027 Governor's Arts Awards will open on April 15 and will close June 5.
83rd National Folk Festival Vendor Marketplace Applications is open and will close June 5, 2026.
- Early bird deadline: April 10
- Deadline extended: July 10 (or until filled)
- Festival Dates: November 13-15, 2026
- Marketplace Guidelines
Building Fund for the Arts Grant Apply for up to $500,000 to support the repair, renovation, expansion or construction of facilities that serve as sites for year-round arts programming.
- Letters of Intent open July 1 and are due by July 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eligible projects will be invited to submit a full application.
Public Art in Community Grant Apply for funding to support community engagement, design, installation, and activation of accessible public art.
- Letters of Intent open July 1 and are due by July 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eligible projects will be invited to submit a full application.
FY28 Annual Grants will open February 1, 2027.
Annual Grants for Individuals include:
Annual Grants for Organizations include:
Please visit MAC's website at:
www.arts.ms.gov/grants to learn more about our grants, including FAQ's, eligibility and how to apply.