Funder: McKnight Foundation

Due Dates: December 25, 2025 (draft review) | January 1, 2026 | January 25, 2026 (draft review) | February 1, 2026 | February 22, 2026 (draft review) | March 1, 2026 | March 25, 2026 (draft review) | April 1, 2026 | April 24, 2026 (draft review) | May 1, 2026 (final monthly deadline)

Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per project; single-year funding; earliest start date is first of the month after deadline.

Summary: Supports public schools in Southwest Minnesota for arts-related projects such as artist residencies, field trips, and student art exhibits.

Key Information: Only public schools and community education in the 18-county SW MN Arts Council region are eligible; monthly deadlines until May 2026 or until funds are expended.