Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2024 (Portal opens) | January 26, 2025 (Submissions due) | April 2025 (Fellows announced)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted award per fellow; 1-year fellowship; 3 awards available
Summary: Supports Minnesota-based culture bearers practicing sacred and healing lifeways and sharing cultural art practices across generations.
Key Information: Open to individual culture bearers in Minnesota; includes professional development and network access.
The McKnight Artist Fellowship for Culture Bearers, a partnership between the McKnight Foundation and Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, is designed to support three Minnesota-based culture bearers who practice sacred and healing lifeways and share cultural art practices across generations. The fellowship provides financial support, professional development, access to facilities, and public recognition to honor and sustain the work of culture bearers in their communities.
Fellows will receive a $25,000 unrestricted award, participate in a statewide network of culture bearers, gain access to Indigenous Roots facilities and resources, and be honored at a public gathering ceremony. The program also includes a stipend to honor mentors or teachers and opportunities for professional development.
| Purpose | Contact Method |
|---|---|
| General Inquiries | McKnight Foundation Contact Page |
| Phone | +1 612-333-4220 |
| Fellowship Program | Indigenous Roots Contact Form |