Grant guidelines and deadlines for interested artists will be made available in January and February by SPACE.

SPACE, the multidisciplinary arts nonprofit, will receive the funding through the National Endowment for the Arts award. In turn the monies will be regranted to artist projects throughout the state of Maine. This sub-grantmaking program was announced as part of the $20 million distributed by the NEA through the American Rescue Plan to assist cultural communities nationwide through the pandemic. SPACE is among 66 local arts agencies recognized as playing a central role in increasing public access to the arts, supporting artists and enhancing the quality of life in their communities. 

“The NEA’s significant investment in local arts agencies, including SPACE is a key element in helping the arts and culture sector recover and reopen, while ensuring that the American Rescue Plan funding is distributed equitably,” said Ann Eilers, NEA’s acting chair. “These grants recognize the vital role of local arts organizations and will allow them to help rebuild local economies and contribute to the well-being of our communities.”