Types of grants

Eligibility

• They are a tax-exempt nonprofit
• 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 another city
• They are an elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school (unless the project will affect Madisonians beyond just the students)
• The project does not occur within city limits

Get inspired

Get involved

1. Decide which grant your project falls under
2. Review all 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 Friday, March 1

• Beer and Chocolate Pairing | Friday, Jan. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Company, 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | $35 | Beer and chocolate, need we say more?

• Valentine Cookie Decorating Class | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Elite Nail School, 1719 Thierer Rd., Madison | $60 | Have a sweet time making cookies.
• Meat Raffle | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 3-5 p.m. | The “V” Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln., Madison | Cost of purchase | Call “dibs” on some ribs.

• Clothing Buyback Sundays | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Chrysalis Hair and Body, 255 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Get either 25% of the resale value in cash or 50% in store credit.
• The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2-3:40 p.m. | Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison | $34-$58 | Celebrating the life and work of artist Marc Chagall and his writer wife, Bella.

• Puzzle-A-Thon | Monday, Jan. 29 | 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie | Free | Celebrate National Puzzle Day the right way.
• Frozen Lakes 101: What’s Under the Ice? | Monday, Jan. 29 | 4-6 p.m. | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl., Madison | Free | Stick around after the seminar for a happy hour with complementary drinks.
• Dairyland Dancers | Monday, Jan. 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Five Night Club, 5 Applegate Ct., Madison | All skill levels are welcome at this weekly line-dancing session.

• Cooking with Chef Lily | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Have your kids put on aprons and make a dish or two with Chef Lily Kilfoy.

• Local affordable housing just got a $1 million boost. The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board has made a $1 million donation to the Dane Workforce Housing Fund, to help developers offer some of their apartments at affordable rents. (Channel 3000)

• There will be less food and yard waste in local landfills. Dane County is partnering with Purple Cow Organics, a regional expert and resource for composting since 2008, to expand composting services in the county over the next five years.

• A handful of local executives are moving on. Deb Gipin, CEO of Madison Children’s Museum is retiring, YMCA CEO Vanessa McDowell-Atlas is taking a new job at Black Girl Ventures, and Latino Academy of Workforce Development executive director Baltazar De Anda Santana is stepping down. (WMTV, Madison365)

• Forward Madison FC and the United Soccer League announced a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program. Called USL Forward, it is meant to help develop BIPOC and women soccer coaches. The Mingos are one of five clubs participating in the program this year. (Madison365)

• 608 citizens, you are natural photographers — we’ve chosen the finalists for our 608today Picture of the Year contest, and now we need your help to crown a winner. Check out the finalists and vote by Sunday, Jan. 28.

• Tickets are on sale now for John Mellencamp’s Overture Center performance on March 26. Come May, The Village People will perform at BratFest among others. (WKOW)

• Moose is a dog that has joined the DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation’s Electronic Storage Detection Group. The canine helps find those who commit internet crimes against children, and comforts children during trials. (WMTV)

• Snowmobilers have to cool their engines. Less than two weeks after snowmobile trails opened for the winter, most are now temporarily closed because of warm weather and rain. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• If you want to bring your crew to see Motley Crüe, you can. Milwaukee’s Summerfest is beginning to announce its lineup. “Big Gig,” taking place June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6 will have the 80s metal band play, as well as Mt. Joy, Keith Urban, Carly Rae Jepsen, and others. (WISN)

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