If you have overdue reports from previous SMAC grants, please note that you are no longer eligible to apply for this cycle. The updated guidelines now explicitly award priority scoring points to organizations led by or serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, and disabled communities, as well as those in underrepresented counties. Be sure to check out the newly added scoring rubric in the external links to help strengthen your application.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 (all by 4:00 pm)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per project; one-time awards; projects must conclude by June 30, 2027.
Summary: Supports public schools in Southwest Minnesota for artist residencies, arts field trips, student art exhibits, and similar arts education projects.
Key Information: Only public schools/community education in 18 SW MN counties & 2 tribal nations are eligible; monthly deadlines until funds are expended.