Eligible project expenses now explicitly include compensated time, childcare, and website or portfolio development costs. When planning your application, please note that your project must take place in or directly benefit the eligible Southwest Minnesota region. Additionally, priority scoring categories have been updated to specifically recognize BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and disabled artists.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Request staff draft review deadline, projected) | October 2026 (Application deadline, projected) | April 2027 (Request staff draft review deadline, projected) | April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per award; single-year projects; funds support artist growth and professional development.
Summary: Supports artists at any career stage in Southwest Minnesota for projects that advance skills, creative practice, and professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be residents of the SW MN region or Upper/Lower Sioux communities for at least six months before applying.