[MCN] News Alert // Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Open For 2026 Projects

[Jake Treece]

January 5, 2026

Local Media, Arts Organizations & Artists



*DOWNTOWN ARTS & CULTURE IMPACT GRANTS OPEN FOR 2026 PROJECTS*



The Missoula Downtown Foundation is now accepting applications for its
annual Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants for projects to be completed
in 2026. The Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) has allocated funding each
year to create and sustain art for the public’s consumption in Downtown
Missoula. The program supports placemaking projects that contribute to the
beautification, cultural enhancement, historic preservation, and general
livability of Downtown Missoula.



The Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants are intended to:

·         Support the cultural, artistic and economic uniqueness of
Downtown Missoula

·         Create long-lasting positive improvements to physical spaces

·         Make Downtown Missoula better for future generations

·         Partner artists with places and property owners

·         Create projects that can be completed within six months



The application portal can be found online at
https://www.missouladowntown.com/missoula-downtown-foundation/grants/.
Proposals should comply with the goals of the Downtown Master Plan, the
North Riverside Parks & Trails Plan, and/or the Missoula Heritage
Interpretive Plan, all of which can be found online at
https://www.missouladowntown.com/downtown-master-plan/. The deadline for
applications is Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, and projects should be completed no
later than Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Projects must be in the Downtown Master
Plan study area to be eligible.



“It’s been so exciting for the Foundation Board to invest in public
placemaking and art,” said Hailey Kern, incoming MDF Board President and
co-owner of the Bicycle Hangar. “We’ve met some great artists and have done
some really cool projects in Downtown! This program is well-aligned with
our mission, and we’re excited to continue our investment and expansion of
artwork in Downtown. These projects are some of the most inspirational work
we do."



Over the last four years, the Foundation has funded nine projects,
including three that were completed in 2025:

·         *Alive with the Land* by Madison Perrins at Worden’s Market

·         *What Makes Montana* by Abby French at The Wren

·         *Bison, Prairie Dogs, Beavers* Teen Art Project (TAP) at the
Missoula Art Museum



Reach out to the Downtown Missoula Partnership via email (
info at missouladowntown.com) or phone (406-543-4238) if additional
information is needed.


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Please assist in the immediate distribution of this information.


Best,

*Jake Treece*

*Operations Coordinator*

Downtown Missoula Partnership

218 E Main | Missoula, MT

406.543.4238 | missouladowntown.com <http://www.missouladowntown.com/>

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