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MCA ARTS GRANTS
Current or Upcoming Opportunities
The Marin Cultural Association (MCA) is pleased to announce two new competitive grant opportunities for Fall 2026, representing a total of $100,000 that will be reinvested into Marin's arts and culture community. Together, these new programs will expand MCA's grantmaking portfolio and reflect its commitment to increasing equitable access to the arts, celebrating community creativity, and expanding arts education opportunities across Marin County.
GRANT APPLICATIONS
Applications Open: September 21, 2026
Applications Close: December 4, 2026, at 5 PM
For more information about the grant opportunities and their criteria, click the images below.
FALL 2026 GRANT INFORMATIONAL SESSION
On Monday, October 5, 2026, MCA hosted a free, online, informational session covering both the MCA Arts Across Marin Grants and the Arts Now Marin Education Grants. Watch a recording of the session below.
Have Questions About Your Application?
Applicants are welcome to schedule a Community Meeting with MCA to ask questions about the grant guidelines, eligibility, application process, or budget.
Use the button below to book a time that works for you.
2027 MCA ARTS GRANTS
MCA's flagship annual grant program, MCA Arts Grants, will continue in Fall 2027, supporting Marin County artists, arts organizations, and creative collectives. Please visit marincultural.org for Fall 2027 application details, eligibility, and key dates.
Past Grant Recipients
The Spring 2026 Arts Grants Marin Cultural Association program awarded a total of $100,000 to support artists and arts organizations serving Marin County. Funding for this grant cycle was provided with support from the California Arts Council.
Now in its second year, the MCA Arts Grants program expands opportunities for emerging and established artists, cultural organizations, and studio collectives. These grants support a diverse range of arts and cultural programs throughout Marin County, from initiatives serving youth and communities facing barriers to arts participation to programs focused on arts education, community engagement, and cultural preservation.
2026 Arts Organization Grant Recipients
• Alliance for Felix Cove
• California Film Institute
• Enriching Lives Through Music
• Marin Ballet
• Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
• Marin Open Studios
• Marin Society of Artists
• Marin Symphony
• Marinterviews
• Maud Powell String Institute
• Mesa Refuge
• Mountain Play
• Multicultural Center of Marin
• Museum of the American Indian
• Stitchers of San Quentin / Friends of San Quentin Library
• Youth in Arts
2026 Artist and Collective Grant Recipients
• Laura Jiménez Diecks
• Josh Flores
• Sara Gallagher
• Lisa Hamilton
• Emmalyn Harris
• Erica Jordan
• Laura Palmer
• Cindy Pavlinac
• Lara Myers
Together, these grants strengthen community connection, foster belonging, preserve cultural traditions, and ensure that the arts remain a vital part of life in Marin County.
About the MCA Arts Grants Program
The Marin Cultural Association (MCA) Arts Grants program is intended to provide valuable financial support for nonprofit arts organizations and emerging and established artists across Marin County.
Mission
The Marin Cultural Association’s mission is to support art and culture in Marin County, including enhancing the programs and facilities at the Marin Center and the Marin County Fair. A nonprofit in partnership with the Marin Department of Cultural Services, MCA advocates for and serves as a catalyst to increase participation, advance collaboration, and optimize resources for culture in Marin County for all residents.
Grant Program Goals
The goals for MCA’s Arts Grants program align with the goals of MCA, including:
• To sustain and grow Marin’s art resources for all
• To cultivate and advance Marin as an arts and cultural center
• To ensure Marin’s arts are by and for everyone while supporting equitable representation and participation across diverse groups, art forms, and cultural expression
Review Process
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Bay Area arts and culture leaders. Successful applicants will demonstrate quality, impact, community engagement, and equity-minded practices.
Grant Requirements
Recipients agree to provide reporting and documentation on the use of funds and grant outcomes, complete a post-grant survey, and allow MCA to use their likeness and work for program reporting and promotion.
