Your project proposal must now explicitly address ADA accessibility and promote inclusivity. You'll also find that funds are now distributed as a single upfront payment upon contract execution rather than in installments. To help you prepare, new resources—including a grant calendar, an application questions document, and a scoring rubric—have been added to the program links.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Request staff draft review deadline (projected) | January 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; $50,000 cap per organization per decade; max $20,000 in SMAC grants per fiscal year.
Summary: Supports arts organizations in Southwest Minnesota with equipment purchases and facility improvements to strengthen their capacity to serve the region.