[McKnight Foundation](https://www.mcknight.org)

September 2026

Amounts vary; typically supports general operating, project, or capital requests for Minnesota organizations.

Supports Minnesota organizations that empower working artists and culture bearers through diverse support structures and community engagement.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details and deadlines are projected and may change.

--- ## Description The McKnight Foundation’s Arts & Culture Grant is designed to strengthen Minnesota’s arts ecosystem by funding organizations and projects that provide robust support structures for working artists and culture bearers. The grant prioritizes organizations that enable artists and culture bearers to develop, share, and lead within their communities, especially those advancing justice or serving underrepresented groups in rural, Tribal, and urban areas. Funding supports a broad range of disciplines and approaches, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance a more just, creative, and abundant future. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary; applicants specify a request amount and duration (typically 12, 18, or 24 months). - Funding may support general operating expenses, specific programs/projects, or capital needs. - Multiyear and multiple-type support requests are permitted, with budgets required for each type/year. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are organizations or projects that provide support structures for Minnesota working artists and culture bearers. - Applicants must pay the artists and/or culture bearers they support. - Both nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects/groups are eligible. - The majority of supported work must serve Minnesota communities; applicants must specify geographic distribution. - Ineligible requests include scholarships, individual assistance, conferences, endowments, prohibited lobbying, and activities with a religious purpose. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the McKnight Foundation’s grant portal. - Required materials include: - Organization and contact information - Mission statement and organizational background - Description of work, purpose of the request, and support structures offered - Financial documents: current year budget, statement of activities, and (if applicable) detailed project budget - Demographic and DEI information for board and senior staff - Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff to ensure alignment before applying. - Attachments must be in PDF or Excel format, with a 25 MB total upload limit. --- ## Additional Information - The program emphasizes support for organizations advancing racial and cultural equity, systems change, and collaboration. - The application process includes narrative sections on organizational impact, DEI efforts, and community engagement. - Funding is not available for individuals through this grant, but individuals may access support via Regional Arts Councils or McKnight Artist Fellowships. --- ## External Links - [Arts & Culture Grant Guidelines & Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.mcknight.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-and-Culture-Application.pdf) - [Arts & Culture Program: Our Approach](https://www.mcknight.org/programs/arts-culture/our-approach/) - [How to Apply for an Arts & Culture Grant](https://www.mcknight.org/programs/arts-culture/how-to-apply/) - [For Grantseekers – McKnight Foundation](https://www.mcknight.org/grants/for-grant-seekers/) - [Artist Support Structures Model (PDF)](https://www.mcknight.org/system/asset/document/3547/original/McKArtsSupportStructures.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [Contact Us Form](https://www.mcknight.org/about/contact-us/) | | Phone | +1 612-333-4220 | | Program Email | [rbrowning@mcknight.org](mailto:rbrowning@mcknight.org) | | Address | 710 South 2nd Street, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA |

Arts & Culture Grant

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