Maine Expansion Arts supports arts organizations and programs that serve rural communities and/or Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) in Maine, focusing on regions with limited arts access. The grant offers two tracks: one for organizations serving rural communities and another for organizations led by or serving BIPOC communities. General support grants are available to sustain ongoing programming and operational needs, while project grants aim to fund new or expanding arts-based projects or programs. Eligibility is mainly for arts organizations with annual operating budgets under $250,000.

Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 1st to September 16th