McBrier Family Fund

McBrier Grant

The McBrier Family Fund supports 501(c)(3) arts organizations working in partnership with artists to develop arts and cultural programs. Erie Arts and Culture prioritizes requests that activate partnerships with folk and traditional artists.

    • Amount: $4,000 total available for grant awards

    • Source: Endowment

    • Eligibility: Erie County 501(c)(3) arts organizations

    • Application Window: September 1 - October 31. 

    • Grant Activity Period: February - January

    • Notification Date: January 31

  • Applications meeting the following priorities will be considered:

    • Demonstrated active involvement of the artist in the planning process.

    • Commitment to building authentic relationships with folk and traditional artists.

    • Applicants must be a 501(c)3 arts organization located in Erie County, PA.

    • The program activities must occur within the grant activity period.

    • Applicants must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, or gender identity.

    • Applicants must be in good standing with Erie Arts and Culture and its program requirements.

    • Supplies and Materials

    • Marketing and Promotion

    • Artist Stipend(s)

      • Erie Arts and Culture upholds equitable pay for artists as a core value. The stipend may be negotiated with the artist. For reference, the PA Council on the Arts pays artists a minimum of $200 per day.

  • The McBrier Family Fund will make a total of $4,000 in grant awards.

  • Project Description: In one page, provide a project description addressing the following:

    • How the artist was actively involved in the planning process

    • If applicable, the organization's relationship with folk and traditional artists

    • Project timeline

    • Project budget (with provided budget form)

    • Amount requested

  • Virtual information sessions will be held to assist applicants. Specific dates for these sessions will be announced on our social media pages and via email.

  • Applications reviewed by EAC staff for eligibility. Staff determine funding recommendations, which are approved by the Programs Committee and BOD. 

    • To determine program impact, a brief final report survey will be shared via Submittable at the end of the grant activity period. EAC will use this data in aggregate to communicate the impact of its grantmaking.

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Questions? If you have any questions or need more detailed information, please contact our team at info@erieartsandculture.org.