[McKnight Foundation](https://www.mcknight.org)

Rolling deadline

Up to $600 per grant; up to 3 grants per applicant per fiscal year

Flexible funding for artists and arts organizations in East Central Minnesota to address unexpected challenges or seize sudden creative opportunities.

Projects must include a public component and be completed before June 30, 2027.

--- ## Description The ECRAC Resiliency Grant provides up to $600 in flexible funding to artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations based in East Central Minnesota (Region 7E: Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine counties, including Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands). The grant is designed to support creative projects that respond to unexpected challenges—such as emergency equipment replacement or urgent travel—or to enable participation in sudden opportunities, like last-minute exhibitions, collaborations, or cultural gatherings. All funded projects must include a public component accessible to the community. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no set deadline. - Projects must be completed before June 30, 2027. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $600 per grant - Applicants may receive up to three Resiliency Grants per fiscal year - No matching funds required, but total project costs exceeding the grant must be covered by the applicant --- ## Eligibility ### Who Can Apply - Individual artists and culture bearers (must be permanent residents, 18+, in Region 7E for at least 6 months) - 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations located in Region 7E - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply using a fiscal sponsor (see [fiscal sponsorship guidelines](https://www.ecrac.org/sites/default/files/ECRAC%20Fiscal%20Sponsorship%20Information_0.pdf)) - Organizations must have a primary focus on the arts (over 75% of activities/budget), at least one year of arts programming history, and at least one paid or designated volunteer staff member ### Project Requirements - Any art form or discipline is eligible - Projects must be new and not already funded by another ECRAC grant - Each project must include a public component (event, online sharing, etc.) - Projects must serve and engage Minnesota audiences, with activities taking place within Minnesota ### Ineligible Applicants/Projects - For-profit businesses or organizations - Organizations currently receiving Operating Support from the Minnesota State Arts Board - Projects outside Minnesota, those not centering on arts/culture, or those not accessible to the public - Projects involving only equipment purchase without a detailed use plan --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [ECRAC Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ecrac) - New users must create an account; organizations may only have one portal account - Application requires project narrative, budget, resumes, and documentation of public component - If using a fiscal sponsor, a signed Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement is required - Review the [grant guidelines (PDF)](https://www.ecrac.org/sites/default/files/Final%20ECRAC%20Resiliency%20Grant%20Guidelines%20FY%202026-2027.pdf) before applying - Technical assistance and tutorials are available from ECRAC staff --- ## Additional Information - No more than one Resiliency Grant may be active at a time per applicant - Equipment purchases over $500 require a price quote and a plan for use (equipment cannot be sold without ECRAC approval) - All grant publicity must include ECRAC and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund credit/logos - Final reports are due within 60 days of project completion (organizations) or 30 days (individuals) - All grant activities and expenditures must occur within the approved project period --- ## External Links - [ECRAC Resiliency Grant for Arts Organizations Program Page](https://www.ecrac.org/grants/organization/ecrac-resiliency-grant-arts-organizations) - [ECRAC Grant Portal (Apply Online)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ecrac) - [Grant Guidelines PDF](https://www.ecrac.org/sites/default/files/Final%20ECRAC%20Resiliency%20Grant%20Guidelines%20FY%202026-2027.pdf) - [Fiscal Sponsorship Information PDF](https://www.ecrac.org/sites/default/files/ECRAC%20Fiscal%20Sponsorship%20Information_0.pdf) - [Application Form (Reference PDF)](https://www.ecrac.org/sites/default/files/Resiliency%20Grant%20for%20Artists%20and%20Art%20Organizations%20-%20Application%20PDF.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grantinfo@ecrac.org](mailto:grantinfo@ecrac.org) | | Phone | 320-336-0200 | | Address | East Central Regional Arts Council, 540 Weber Ave S Suite 109, Hinckley, MN 55037 | | Website | [www.ecrac.org](http://www.ecrac.org/) |

ECRAC Resiliency Grant for Arts Organizations

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