Welcome!
Maine Cultural Access Portal is the new grants and opportunities management system for the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine State Library
Tips on using the Submittable platform:
- You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit to these forms.
- You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date. There is an autosave feature, but you can also manually save your draft by clicking the button at the bottom of the form.
- Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
- We will follow up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.
Technical Questions?
Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
GUIDELINES:
Find grant guidelines at mainearts.maine.gov/pages/funding/organization-operations-grant
or download PDF at mainearts.maine.gov/CMSContent/arts_grants/FY2026/Operations/Organization Operation Grant FY2026v1.0.pdf
Note: Please review the guidelines carefully before applying. Doing so will ensure you fully understand the criteria that reviewers will use when evaluating your application.
UEI/ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIER QUESTIONS?
Your Organization must have a UEI to apply. To find your organization, please enter your UEI or your legal organization name in the "Organization Identifier" field.
To find your UEI, search for it using SAM.gov.
A UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) is a 12-character alphanumeric code assigned by the U.S. federal government to uniquely identify organizations that do business with the government, including those applying for or receiving federal grants and contracts.
Providers can obtain a UEI at no cost by registering at SAM.gov.
SUBMITTABLE PLATFORM TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?
Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
GRANT ASSISTANCE
Our goal is for all potential applicants to have the resources they need to submit a competitive application. If you have questions about the application process, please contact us. We are always happy to help!
Eli Cabañas, Grants + Website Manager | Accessibility Coordinator
207-287-6746
ACCESSIBILITY
If you require an alternate format, need assistance to access the guidelines or application, please contact Eli Cabañas, accessibility coordinator by eli.cabanas@maine.gov or at 207.287.6746.
It is the policy of the Maine Arts Commission not to discriminate on the basis of disability, and the Commission is dedicated to making our programs accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities and assist individuals with disabilities in connecting them with resources for access to the arts. All programs funded by the Maine Arts Commission must also be accessible.