Funder: McKnight Foundation

Due Dates: December 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 (monthly deadlines; 1st of each month through May 2026)

Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per applicant; one-time award per cycle; funds may be used for enrichment camps, specialty study, or weekly lessons for eligible students.

Summary: Supports young artists in grades 5–12 in Southwest Minnesota to access high-quality arts education experiences that may otherwise be financially inaccessible.

Key Information: Applicants must be permanent residents of the 18-county Southwest MN region or specified tribal nations; staff draft review can be requested one week before each deadline.