Applications are once again open and accepted on a rolling basis. The previous pause due to exhausted funds has been lifted, so you can submit your request for up to $600 in rapid-response funding at any time.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling deadline (applications accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600 per project; max 3 grants per applicant per fiscal year; projects must be completed by June 30, 2027.
Summary: Flexible grant for artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations in East Central Minnesota to address urgent needs or seize sudden creative opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, or Pine counties (including Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands).