Community Arts Access Project Grant
Supports arts projects that create, produce, or sponsor high-quality artistic activities benefiting local artists and organizations in five Minnesota counties.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: April 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; maximum 75% of total project cost per grant; typically 1-year projects.
Summary: Supports the creation, production, or sponsorship of arts activities that enrich and develop local or regional artists and organizations in five Minnesota counties.
Description
The Community Arts Access Project Grant, administered by the Five Wings Arts Council and funded by the McKnight Foundation, provides financial support for projects that create, produce, or sponsor arts activities. The program aims to stimulate and maintain high-quality artistic experiences, fostering the development of local or regional artists and arts organizations in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties in Minnesota. Eligible projects include art productions, exhibitions, guest artist engagements, organizational development, special publications, workshops, classes, and arts awareness initiatives. The grant emphasizes artistic quality, community relevance, and organizational capacity.
