Montana Arts Council Strategic Investment Grants

The Strategic Investment Grant (SIG) program, administered by the Montana Arts Council, offers individual artists, teachers, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations a grant of up to $1,000 to cover expenses that advance professional development, market expansion, and public art activities. Eligible uses include attendance at workshops, residencies, or conferences; exhibition or performance costs; public outreach, marketing, and online presence development; and the purchase of technology or tools that support artistic practice. Applications are submitted electronically through the grant system, and the committee reviews submissions the month after the deadline. The program operates on a monthly cycle, with applications due on the 15th of each month by 11:59 p.m. (or the next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday). There is no application fee. Grant recipients receive a single payment of up to $1,000, with the exact amount determined by the project budget and eligibility criteria outlined in the program guidelines.