Art Project Grants - Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Art Project Grants support organizations’ community arts projects in southwest Minnesota, funding performances, exhibitions, classes, and public art to encourage arts creation and appreciation.
Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Round 2 application) | January 6, 2027 (Round 3 draft review) | January 20, 2027 (Round 3 application) | March 31, 2027 (Round 4 draft review) | April 14, 2027 (Round 4 application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; $20,000 maximum in SMAC grants per organization per fiscal year
Summary: Supports organizational arts projects that encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in southwest Minnesota.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in SMAC’s 18-county, two-tribal-nation service region.
Description
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) Art Project Grants support nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools undertaking community arts projects. Supported activities include community music, dance, and theater productions, visiting professional performances, visual art exhibitions, author readings, community arts classes, public art, and arts festivals. The program encourages arts creation, performance, and appreciation throughout the SMAC region.
Funding comes from Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage fund and the State’s general fund. Eligible arts organizations may include limited, prorated operating expenses alongside project costs. Review emphasizes artistic quality, community impact, outreach to underserved or underrepresented groups, accessibility, and the organization’s ability to carry out its plans.
