Prairie Disciple Award

Due: Apr 14, 2026

McKnight

$1,000

Description

The Prairie Disciple Award is an annual $1,000 award aimed at providing awareness and recognition to an individual from southwest Minnesota who has significantly contributed to the arts over an extensive period. This award seeks to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of arts advocates within the region, thereby elevating the stature of the arts in their community and throughout the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) area. Each year, the award acknowledges one individual whose dedication to the arts has made a lastin...

Estimated Total Program Funding$1,000Expected Number of Awards1Award Amount$1,000

Eligible Applicants- Individual

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be individuals whose activities and involvement have contributed substantially to the arts in the southwest Minnesota region.

Funding TypeawardCategories of Funding Activity- Arts- Community Engagement

Grantor Contact InformationFor any inquiries, individuals can reach out via email to info@swmnarts.org or call (800) 622-5284.Grantor Emailinfo@swmnarts.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 InformationPast recipients include individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities' arts landscape, such as SammyJo Miller of Marshall in 2024 and Lee Kanten of Ortonville in 2023. Additional URLs:

https://swmnarts.org/grants-for-organizations/

https://swmnarts.org/grants-for-individual-artists/

https://swmnarts.org/grants/grants-for-schools-youth/

https://swmnarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FY25-PD-Guidelines-Questions.docx

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=smahc

Supporting Linkhttps://swmnarts.org/prairie-disciple-award/