Community Grant Programs - McKnight Foundation
Supports arts and cultural projects to foster artistic quality and community engagement in five Minnesota counties and the Leech Lake Tribal community.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 2, 2026 (Small Grant) | January 15, 2026 (CAAP) | April 15, 2026 (CAAP) | July 15, 2026 (CAAP) | September 15, 2026 (General Operating Support) | October 15, 2026 (CAAP)
Funding Amounts: Small Grants: up to $1,000; Community Arts Access Project (CAAP): up to $5,000; General Operating Support: $5,000–$20,000 (biennial); typical project period up to 1 year.
Summary: Supports arts and cultural projects, operating support, and community arts access for organizations, schools, and government units in five Minnesota counties and the Leech Lake Tribal community.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, or Wadena counties, or the Leech Lake Tribal community; eligibility and deadlines vary by program.
Description
The Community Grant Programs, administered by the Five Wings Arts Council and funded by the McKnight Foundation, are designed to enrich communities in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, and Wadena counties as well as the Leech Lake Tribal community in Minnesota. The programs support a wide range of arts and cultural activities, providing funding for project-based arts initiatives, organizational operating expenses, and small-scale or time-sensitive arts projects. The grants aim to foster artistic quality, community engagement, and cultural vitality within the region.
