Fall 2025 - MicroGrant Application Form

2025 - MicroGrant Application Form

Complete this form to apply for Mississauga Arts Council's 2025 MicroGrant funding.
Mississauga Arts Council’s (MAC) MicroGrant Program provides funding to individual artists to support the creation and presentation of their impactful projects. These MicroGrants target areas of interest or needs within the local arts sector and have been catalysts for collaboration across artistic practices.

In the Fall 2025 MicroGrant funding round, MAC offers Matchmaker MicroGrants to Individual Artists and Arts Groups. Matchmaker MicroGrants provide matching funds to artist-led projects from any artistic discipline up to a maximum of $3000. Eligible projects must include a public-facing event or activity in Mississauga, engage audiences in Mississauga, and pay artist fees to Mississauga artists. Projects must demonstrate a confirmed investment in the project at the time of application.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, October 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM.

NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

For more information, visit: www.macarts.ca/microgrants

For complete information about Eligibility and Project Guidelines please download a copy of the Fall 2025 MicroGrant Guidelines here: https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fall-2025-MicroGrant-Guidelines.pdf

Applicant Information

Provide contact information for the MicroGrant Applicant. This will be used by MAC to contact you about your application.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Upload CV/Resume of Applicant
Please upload one (1) PDF document with relevant links to three (3) work samples. Make sure to explain WHY these samples are relevant to your past experience and HOW they demonstrate your ability to undertake this new project.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Artist/Organization/Project Website:*
(Optional) Sauga Arts Hub Artist Profile Link:
Upload CV/Resume of Applicant*

Files Accepted: PDF, Doc, Docx
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Please upload one (1) PDF document with relevant links to three (3) work samples. Make sure to explain WHY these samples are relevant to your past experience and HOW they demonstrate your ability to undertake this new project.*

Files Accepted: PDF, Doc, Docx
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Project Information

Provide Information and Answer Questions About the Project.
MicroGrant ID#
Which MicroGrant Funding Stream are you applying for
Project Name/Title*
Brief Project Description*

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Briefly describe your public-facing event or element of your project and how it will be accessible and beneficial to your intended audience in Mississauga.*

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Who is your intended audience for this project and what is your communications plan to reach the audience?*

0/100
What Impact/Benefit will your project have on the artists involved and target audience/community in Mississauga? How will you measure these Outcomes?*

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Artistic Practice(s) Represented by the Project (select all that apply):*

DanceFilm/TVLiterary ArtsMusicTheatreVisual ArtsOther
How Many Artists are Involved in the Project*
Artists include any artistic or production personnel involved in the project.
How much money are you requesting from MAC?*
Please review the MicroGrant guidelines for maximum support levels.
Project Start Date*

YearMonthDay
Project End Date*

MonthDayYear
Upload a 1-2 Page Project Proposal (Proposal should include a comprehensive description of your project; the activities and dates you plan to undertake; list of confirmed/proposed partners & artists, venues, etc.; and any other relevant information to the understanding of your project).*

File Types Accepted: PDF, Doc, Docx
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Upload a work plan/timeline for your project. Please indicate key milestones.*

File Types Accepted: PDF, Doc, Docx
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Additional Comments (OPTIONAL)
Additional Support Documents that provide more context for your project (OPTIONAL)

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Budget Information

Please provide information about your project budget/finaces.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THIS BUDGET TEMPLATE:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HUl5mwXJBBSRmjya97sffmg0TSFLUgqG5I0RBaQ-_tk/copy
1. Click the link above
2. Save a copy on your computer or in your google drive
3. Rename the file to include YOUR NAME
4. Complete the budget
5. Download/Save a copy in PDF format
6. Upload your completed budget document below.
If you have a more detailed project budget you wish to share, you may include it in the additional documents section below (optional).
Upload a Detailed Project Budget. (Please use the template provided in the MicroGrant Guidelines).*

Files Accepted: pdf, xls, xlsx
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List and briefly describe ALL confirmed sources of income for your project.*
Confirmed revenue can be monetary (sponsorship, grants, donations) or in-kind (services, volunteering etc)
Has this project recevied a MAC MicroGrant in the past?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe how your project has grown or why it continues to be impactful to audiences.

MicroGrant Submission

Before you Submit your MicroGrant Application: Please Review Your Submission and Save a Copy for Your Records.
By signing below:
- I confirm that I have read the MAC MicroGrant Guidelines and understand Applicant Eligibility Requirements and Project Eligibility Requirements.
- I confirm that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- I give consent to Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) to provide these details to their panel of selected jurors to review.
- I give consent to Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) to use my name, likeness, and project name/brief description in communications/announcements should my project be successfully recommended for funding.
Signature of MicroGrant Applicant*

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2025 - MicroGrant Application Form

Applicant Information

Project Information

Budget Information

MicroGrant Submission