Artists Emergency Relief Funds (Artists Emergency Relief Fund Network)
Springboard for the Arts and Minnesota regional arts councils provide rapid emergency relief funds to artists facing urgent financial hardship due to crises impacting their creative work.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | August 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | September 29, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typically $500 per award; one-time emergency relief; amount and process vary by region.
Summary: One-time emergency relief funds for Minnesota artists and creative workers facing urgent financial need, coordinated through a statewide network of regional partners.
Key Information: Eligibility, deadlines, and application process differ by Minnesota region—review your local arts council’s program.
Description
The Artists Emergency Relief Fund Network, coordinated by Springboard for the Arts, is a coalition of Minnesota’s regional arts organizations providing rapid, one-time emergency relief funds to artists and creative workers experiencing urgent financial hardship. Each participating regional arts council operates its own program, with specific eligibility requirements, deadlines, and award processes tailored to the needs of their local communities. The network ensures that artists across Minnesota have access to immediate financial support in times of crisis, such as illness, housing loss, contract cancellations, or other disruptions impacting their wellbeing and creative careers.
