Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grant for Artists
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grant for Artists supports artists and culture bearers through arts projects that develop their skills and engage the public, helping build a strong arts legacy in Minnesota.
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Funder: East Central Regional Arts Council
Due Dates: January 20, 2027 (Technical assistance / draft review) | February 1, 2027 (FY 2027 application) | April 1, 2027 (April application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per project; no match required
Summary: Supports individual artists and culture bearers pursuing artistic growth through arts projects with accessible public community activities.
Key Information: Applicants must be at least 18 and permanent Region 7E residents for at least six months.
Description
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) administers these Legacy grants using Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The program supports individual artists and culture bearers creating, producing, performing, sponsoring, or exhibiting art. Projects must directly benefit the applicant and develop artistic skills, business skills, or skills for engaging audiences and communities. Artists in any discipline and at any professional level may apply.
Funding supports arts and arts access, arts education, and arts and cultural heritage, with the goal of building a strong arts legacy in Minnesota. Projects must include an accessible, open-to-the-public community component benefiting Minnesotans. Applicants identify intended outcomes and explain how they will measure results through quantitative or qualitative evaluation.
