Art Project Grants
Supports nonprofit and public organizations in Southwest Minnesota to create, perform, and promote appreciation of the arts through diverse projects.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Staff draft review, Round 1) | July 15, 2026 (Application, Round 1) | October 7, 2026 (Staff draft review, Round 2) | October 21, 2026 (Application, Round 2) | January 6, 2027 (Staff draft review, Round 3) | January 20, 2027 (Application, Round 3) | March 31, 2027 (Staff draft review, Round 4) | April 14, 2027 (Application, Round 4)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; max $20,000 total SMAC funding per organization per fiscal year; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public organizations in Southwest Minnesota to create, perform, and promote appreciation of the arts through diverse projects.
Key Information: Only organizations in the 18-county SMAC region or listed tribal nations are eligible; up to 40% of grant may cover operating expenses for arts orgs.
Description
This grant program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) region to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts. Funding may support a broad array of artistic activities, including performances, exhibits, festivals, arts classes, and public art projects, with the aim of enriching community life and fostering artistic growth and engagement throughout the region. Both new and ongoing projects are eligible, and a portion of the grant may be used for prorated operating expenses (for arts organizations only).
