Art Project Grants
This grant funds organizations in Southwest Minnesota to create, perform, and promote community arts projects and enhance regional cultural engagement.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Round 1 staff draft review & deadline) | October 2026 (Round 2 staff draft review) | November 2026 (Round 2 deadline) | March 2027 (Round 3 staff draft review & deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; maximum total of $20,000 in SW MN Arts Council grants per organization per fiscal year.
Summary: Funding for nonprofit and public organizations in Southwest Minnesota to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in the 18-county SMAC region or listed tribal nations; fiscal sponsorship allowed for non-501(c)(3) groups.
Description
This opportunity supports organizations in the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) region to stimulate, create, perform, and promote appreciation of the arts. Grants are available for a wide range of projects, including performances, exhibits, classes, festivals, and public art. The program aims to enhance artistic expression, increase community engagement, and foster a vibrant cultural landscape in the region. Both arts-focused and non-arts organizations (with community arts projects) may apply, and limited operating expenses may be included in the request for eligible organizations.
