MAFA Grant Reports

Grant recipients are required to submit a final report which includes the project description, an analysis of project goals versus actual outcomes, a summary of lessons learned and advice for future grantees, and actual vs. proposed project budget.

YEARGUILDGRANT TITLEDESCRIPTIONREPORT LINK
2025EGLFCEastern Great Lakes Fiber ConferenceLINK
2025Fiber Craft StudioWeaving Together
2025Susquehanna Spinners & Weavers GuildRigid Heddle Looms
2025Sew Green RochesterMachines for Empowerment, Need, and Development//The MEND ProjectLINK
2025Generations GroupGenerations Yarn Club
2024Floyd Center for the ArtsNew Fiber Arts StudioLINK
2021Francis Irwin HandweaversLinen: The Journey from Seed to ClothLINK
2021Triangle Weavers GuildTriangle Arts Fiber Center ExpansionLINK
2019Weavers Guild of Greater BaltimoreWGGB 70th Anniversary Show at the Baltimore County Arts GuildFunding to publicize a month-long public art exhibit, to defray costs of public “art-making” classes and to provide scholarships to a beginning weaving workshop for young adults.
2018Harmony Weavers Guild17th, 18th and 19th Century TextilesFunding to expenses for a series of tours, lectures and workshops held at Winterthur Museum and elsewhere in DelewareLINK
2018Philadelphia Guild of HandweaversGateway to WeavingFunding to purchase portable rigid heddle looms and associated equipment for use in public outreach, drop-in-and-weave events and beginning weaving classes.
2017Warped WeaversNew Equipment for Sharing Fiber ArtsFunding to purchase a portable loom for use in an ongoing program of weaving demonstrations at Maryland State Fair and at public librariesLINK
2016Avon Grove Charter SchoolSheep ShearingFunding to enhance the school’s art curriculum with felting classes using the wool from a school-run micro-farmLINK
2016Fiber Arts NetworkHave a Seat and Stay a WhileFunding to purchase height-adjustable loom benches for weaving studio used in demonstrations and classes for children and adults.LINK
2016Southern Tier Fiber Arts GuildFiber Arts Learning Opportunities for Youth and AdultsFunding to support fiber workshops, in collaboration with the local public library and an arts organization.LINK
2016Third Star Fibre Artists GuildFiber Arts WeekendBeginning spinning and weaving classes and public demonstrations to mark the guild’s 40th anniversary.LINK
2015Southern Tier Fiber Arts GuildSpinning WorkshopFunding for a regional spinning workshop, including a scholarship.LINK
2015Triangle WeaveTriangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)Funding to purchase furnishings and equipment to establish a new fiber arts center for guild events and public outreach.LINK
2014Fiber Arts NetworkLooms for Kid’s CollegeFunding to purchase looms for use in weaving classes for children.LINK
2014Morgantown Fiber GuildWest Virginia Fiber FestivalFunding to defray costs of 5th annual Fiber FestivalLINK