METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The Metropolitan Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Carolina, focuses on supporting the arts within the region, having disbursed a total of $482.2K across 17 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL IS TO STIMULATE AND SUPPORT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND ITS APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT IN WAYS THAT ENRICH ALL CITIZENS, ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES OF GREENVILLE COUNTY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING FUNDING AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT GREATLY IMPACT THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREENVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL
Greenville, SC
$730K
28%
SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Greenville, SC
$263.1K
10%
GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Greenville, SC
$238.3K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL?
No. METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL give?
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $482 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GREENVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL, SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S THEATRE, and GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL?
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.