The Growth Fund
The Growth Fund from Springboard for the Arts supports Minnesota artists and creative business owners with grants to advance their business growth through targeted, practical investments.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 30, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; 20 awards per cycle; one-time grant per recipient
Summary: Supports Minnesota creative business owners and artists with targeted funding to sustain or grow their businesses, following an Artist Career Consultation.
Key Information: Applicants must complete an Artist Career Consultation during the cycle before applying.
Description
The Growth Fund, administered by Springboard for the Arts, is designed to support Minnesota-based artists and creative business owners seeking to sustain or scale their businesses. The program provides $2,000 grants to recipients who demonstrate a clear business growth opportunity. Applicants must participate in an Artist Career Consultation during the relevant application cycle, after which they are invited to apply. Awards are distributed via a randomized selection process, with 20 grants available each cycle (spring and fall). This fund is intended to fill gaps not addressed by traditional business development programs or capital sources, helping artists and creative entrepreneurs invest in professional development, marketing, inventory, or other business needs.
