Types of grants 🔍

Eligibility 👍

• they are a tax-exempt non-profit
• they are residents of the City of Madison
• their project fosters community involvement during the creative process

• their proposed project is already receiving funding from the City
• they are an elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school (unless the project will affect Madisonians beyond just the students enrolled at the post-secondary school)
• the project does not occur within City limits

Get involved 📥

1. Decide which grant your project falls under.
2. Review the full list of eligibility guidelines.
3. Schedule a 15-minute one-on-one with MAC for grant writing assistance (contact info below).
4. Email MAC with your intent to apply.
5. Fill out and submit an application before midnight on Wednesday, March 15.

• Teen Cooking Club | Friday, Mar. 3 | 4:30 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Teens and tweens will learn about meal planning, following recipes, and using kitchen gadgets. 🧑‍🍳
• Afro-Cuban All Stars | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center, Madison | $25-$65 | Enjoy an ensemble presenting most of the genres that have made Cuba an influential country in terms of popular music.

• Golf Season Tee Off Party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Odana Hills Golf Course, 4635 Odana Rd., Madison | Free | Meet the pros and purchase your Season Pass or Loyalty Card at a 10% discount.
• Freeze 4 Food | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Vilas Park, Vilas Park Shelter, Vilas Park Dr., Madison | $0-$30 | Register to participate in this run/walk and support Madison’s Open Doors for Refugees organization. 🥶
• Saturday Morning Prem at the Forward Club | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 6 a.m.-1 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Calling all soccer fans: Pull up a seat and enjoy the beautiful game at Madison’s premier pitch, Breese Stevens Field.*

• SIN on Sunday | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 10 p.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St., Madison | Free | Service industry workers are invited to cut loose to beats from DJ EMC.
• Family Nature Walk | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | UW Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison | Free | Families are invited to explore the natural world during this equally fun and educational walk. 🌳

• Schmitt Place and Harvey Street Reconstruction | Monday, Mar. 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Registration is required for this public information meeting regarding the reconstruction of these University Avenue adjacent streets. 🚧
• Toddler Yoga | Monday, Mar. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton | Register your toddler for this class taught by little om BIG OM instructors.

• 42º | Cloudy | 11% chance of rain

• Gov. Tony Evers proposed that the State’s Education, Natural Resources, and Department of Health Services buildings be sold. Selling these historic office buildings would help achieve the goal of decreasing the state government’s footprint in Madison by 30%. (Channel 3000)

• UW Madison is now one of 11 campuses nationwide in the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health. The Madison center is made possible by a $5.5 million endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation, the Osher Center focuses on complementary therapies. Think: acupuncture and yoga. (Madison.com)

• Samara Joy will be performing at the Memorial Union on Thursday, May 4. The Grammy award-winning jazz artist will be part of the Wisconsin Union Theatre’s Jazz Series. Those who purchased tickets for her postponed February show do not need to repurchase tickets for this show. 🎷 (NBC 15)

• The City needs our help determining the future of the Annie C. Stewart Fountain. The oldest piece of public art in Madison has seen better days. Madison residents are being asked to fill out this survey to help guide the Madison Arts Commission in their next steps.
• Spring has almost sprung. Prepare for gardening season with the help of Madison Public Library’s Seed Library program. Free seeds are now available at the Goodman South, Lakeview, Meadowridge, Pinney, and Seqouya libraries.

• Check out “In Her Boots,” a feature-length documentary recounting the stories of the first female firefighters to serve on Madison’s Fire Department. This project is a collaborative effort between the Madison Fire Department and the City of Madison IT Media Team.

• Do you eat, breathe, and dream about editorial content? We’re hiring a Managing Editor to support the strategic growth and development of 6AM City’s editorial team, specifically as it relates to content management, creation, and strategy. See details + apply.

• Did you know? Going, the travel membership that saves you money on flights, offers veterans, teachers, and healthcare professionals special discounts. Get 25% off a premium membership and take that well-earned vacation with discounted flights to Spain, Mexico, Ireland, and more.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*