Arts Organization Development
The Arts Organization Development grant from the McKnight Foundation supports research-based capacity building and sustainability for nonprofit arts organizations in Minnesota’s Region 7W.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Draft review deadline) | October 21, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; equipment purchases capped at $4,999; 12-month grant period.
Summary: Supports nonprofit arts organizations in Minnesota’s Region 7W to strengthen sustainability, growth, and capacity, including assistance for groups seeking 501(c)(3) status.
Key Information: Only organizations serving Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties are eligible.
Description
This program, supported by the McKnight Foundation and administered by the Central Minnesota Arts Board, provides grants to nonprofit arts organizations and arts groups in Minnesota’s Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties). The goal is to foster organizational sustainability, capacity, and growth, as well as to assist groups in establishing 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Funding can be used for professional development, organizational improvements, equipment (with specific limits), and activities that enhance the delivery of arts programming and community impact.
