Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (currently paused until next fiscal year due to exhausted funds)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600 per grant; max 3 grants per applicant per fiscal year; project must complete by June 30, 2027 (FY26 funds).
Summary: Flexible, rapid-response funding for artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations in East Central Minnesota facing urgent challenges or sudden opportunities.
Key Information: Applications paused as of February 17, 2026 due to exhausted funds; check program page for reopening in next fiscal year.