Career Development Grant
The LRAC Career Development Grant funds fine arts projects by individual artists in west-central Minnesota to support artistic growth, new work, and professional development with a public engagement component.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
McKnight Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per individual artist; total pool approx. $20,000; project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports individual artists in the LRAC region for projects that foster artistic growth, new work, and professional development in the fine arts with public engagement.
Description
This grant supports individual artists residing in the nine-county region served by the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC), with funding for projects that enhance artistic growth, enable the creation of new work, and support professional development. The program is designed to help artists expand their current practice or embark on new creative directions. Eligible activities include training, production or presentation of new work, acquisition of supplies and equipment essential for artistic development, and expenses related to creative time and travel. Projects must have a primary focus on fine arts and include a public component accessible to the general public.
