Artist Equity grant
The Artist Equity grant from the McKnight Foundation supports underrepresented artists in northeastern Minnesota to create and share new artistic projects and works.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: September 13, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per project; project period is 18 months (Jan 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028).
Summary: Supports underrepresented individual artists in Minnesota’s Arrowhead region to create, present, or develop new artistic works and projects.
Key Information: Applicants must belong to a prioritized group and reside in specific counties or tribal nations in northeastern Minnesota.
Description
This grant, funded by the McKnight Foundation and administered by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC), empowers individual artists from underrepresented communities in northeastern Minnesota. The program supports the creation, presentation, or development of new artistic projects, with the goal of amplifying diverse voices and reducing barriers to participation in the arts. Eligible projects may include creation, performance, exhibition, publication, arts events, or non-academic arts education.
