Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2026 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund
The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycles are open for the Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund.
“Public art and local arts organizations play a vital role in defining who we are as a city,” said Mayor Cavalier Johnson. “Arts and culture connect people to one another. It is essential that creativity remains accessible and visible across all neighborhoods. These funding opportunities represent an important investment in supporting and preserving the public art that enriches our communities.”
“Art is essential infrastructure in Milwaukee. Our arts organizations shape how people experience our neighborhoods and strengthen neighborhood and city pride,” said Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Chair of the Milwaukee Arts Board. “As we open this year’s funding opportunities, we once again reaffirm our commitment to investing in the artists that keep our city vibrant and ensure public art continues to be celebrated.”
Sustaining Grant Program
The Sustaining Grant Program provides funding to arts-based organizations for programming, administrative, and/or facilities costs. The grant program is open to eligible nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations located in the City of Milwaukee.
The MAB grant program is funded by the City of Milwaukee with additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM. Apply and learn more about the MAB Sustaining Grant Program HERE.
Public Art Conservation Fund
The Public Art Conservation Fund provides funding for non-profit organizations to administer public art conservation efforts throughout Milwaukee in strengthening neighborhoods and preserving the city’s rich cultural history. MAB will make $10,000 in total available for public art conservation projects in the City of Milwaukee. Individual awards up to $5,000 must be matched by the applicant. To qualify, projects must be fully accessible to the public.
The Public Art Conservation Fund has supported vibrant projects throughout Milwaukee. Most recently the Conservation Fund supported restoration and conservation of the Landmarks: A Tribute to a United Community mural by Reynaldo Hernandez located on the United Community Center building in Walker’s Point.
The guidelines and application are available HERE on the MAB website. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as long as funds remain. Applications submitted at least one month before future regularly scheduled subcommittee meetings will be considered. Qualifying applications will be accepted until all available funds are allocated.
For more information about the Public Art Conservation Fund, please contact artsboard@milwaukee.gov.
About Milwaukee Arts Board
The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) promotes the development, support, and enjoyment of the arts in this city, advances cultural diversity in the artistic life of this city, and supports the formation and growth of artistic projects and/or programs that are administered by and responsive to the needs of the community. MAB was established in 1990. Its members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Milwaukee Common Council. Funding is provided through the Department of City Development and the Common Council, with additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board. MAB meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month and all meetings are open to the public.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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