Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants
This grant funds equipment and facility improvements for Southwest Minnesota arts organizations to boost their capacity, accessibility, and impact in delivering arts programming.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: November 25, 2026 (Request staff draft review) | December 9, 2026 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; $50,000 cap per organization over 10 years; max $20,000 in SW MN Arts Council grants per fiscal year
Summary: Supports arts organizations in Southwest Minnesota with funding for equipment purchases and facility improvements to strengthen their arts capacity.
Description
This grant program provides funding to arts organizations (and eligible non-arts nonprofits) in Southwest Minnesota for the purchase of equipment and improvements to facilities that enhance their ability to deliver arts programming. The goal is to strengthen the organizational infrastructure, accessibility, and artistic impact of grantees throughout the region.
