MMF Micro Fund: Applications open all year long - subject to funds available
The MMF Micro Fund is a pilot funding program that is geared towards supporting higher-education art institutions (colleges and university departments) and non-profit organisations, develop and organise programs such as academic conferences, seminars, workshops and masterclasses that directly impact, shape and transform pedagogical environments for students – specifically students currently pursuing Bachelors, Masters and PhD in the field of visual arts, art history, conservation, archiving, curation and related domains.
The fund will prioritize academically rigorous programs that build capacity within educational environments and strengthen critical reflexivity among students.
Applications will be accepted all year long, subject to the availability of funds. Institutions can apply for funds ranging between Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 2,00,000 to support their planned program.
While supporting individual practitioners remains central to our mission, the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation has concurrently fostered a broader creative ecosystem by supporting diverse arts institutions in India over the years. Whether it is funding workshops aimed at students, the publication of an artist’s work, supporting the livelihoods of artisans, or enabling the making of crucial pedagogical forums that benefit the arts community at large, these initiatives provide vital resources to allied institutions whose impactful work directly benefits our shared stakeholders – students, artists and scholars in the arts in India.
In response to the growing institutional demand for student-focused programming, we are streamlining our resources to allow a greater number of institutions to benefit from it. We are excited to make this possible through our new pilot initiative, the 'MMF Micro Fund'."
The Grant can support –
- Academic conferences, seminars, workshops and masterclasses, that are aimed at students who are currently enrolled in their Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs in visual arts, art history, conservation, archiving, curation and related domains, in India.
- Budget can include costs towards honourarium for participating scholars; domestic travel and accommodation for visiting scholars; per diem for student participants; food expenses, and organisational expenses (stationery, art material, hiring charges for equipment) and a program-related publication.
The Grant cannot support –
- International travel
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Purchasing of equipment
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Production costs for independent exhibitions, unless they are a direct component of the proposed workshop or masterclass.
Terms and Conditions –
- Applications can be accepted only from Indian institutions, both private and public, and registered non-profit organisations. Direct applications from individuals for participation will not be accepted.
- Applications will need to be submitted at least 3 months prior to the planned event. Applicants will be required to share details of other funding sources/institutions with us at the time of application.
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Applicants are requested to prepare their Concept note with sub-themes, Tentative Itinerary and Budget as PDF documents and upload it while filling out the Application Form.
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Applicants will be required to submit a final report with photographs/video recording of the program and a Utilization Certificate upon completion.
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MMF will review the applications on a rolling basis. Please allow a three-to-four-week evaluation period for a response following your submission.
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Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee funding. The selection for this grant is at the discretion of MMF and dependent on funds available for the year.
If you are looking to apply for this grant and have any doubts or questions, we encourage you to reach out to us at info@