Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Future monthly deadlines: 1st of each month through May 2026 (draft reviews due one week prior to each deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per award; one-time grant per project; earliest project start date is the 1st of the month after the deadline.
Summary: Supports young artists in grades 5–12 in Southwest Minnesota with funding for enrichment camps, specialty art studies, or weekly lessons for eligible students.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in the 18-county SW MN region or Pezihutazizi/Upper Sioux or Cansayapi/Lower Sioux tribal nations.