Essentials Support Grant

Due: Feb 28, 2026

McKnight

$10,000

Description

The Essentials Support Grant, previously known as Operating Support Grants, offers financial assistance to organizations, with grant amounts ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. These grants are designed to cover the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This funding opportunity is aimed at supporting the essential operations and activities of arts organizations in the East Central Minnesota region, which includes the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine, as well as the sovereign Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe....

Award Ceiling$10,000Award Floor$3,000

Eligible Applicants- Organization

Additional Eligibility Information

The Essentials Support Grant is open to organizations located within East Central Minnesota. Eligible areas include Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties, and the sovereign Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

Funding Typegrant

Grantor Contact InformationPhone: (320) 336-0200Grantor Emaildirector@ecrac.orgOther Grantor InformationThe McKnight Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports innovative research in neuroscience and other fields. It provides funding to early-career scientists pursuing groundbreaking projects that explore the complexities of brain function. The foundation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-risk research that has the potential to transform our understanding of neurological processes. Its grant programs help nurture emerging talent and foster long-term scientific excellence. By investing in creative and transformative research, it contributes to advancements in both basic science and clinical applications. Ultimately, the McKnight Foundation seeks to drive progress in neuroscience and improve human health.

Additional Information. ECRAC serves as a resource and support hub for arts activities in the East Central Minnesota region. Grant recipients are usually those organizations showing alignment with ECRACâ€™s mission, which is to support the arts and bring the life-enhancing values they afford to all residents. Additional URLs:

https://www.ecrac.org/art-community/2024-image-art-show

https://www.ecrac.org/art-community/events-calendar

https://www.ecrac.org/grants/organization/essentials-support-grant

Supporting Linkhttps://www.ecrac.org/grants/organization/essentials-support-grant

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