Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants
This grant funds equipment and facility upgrades for Southwest Minnesota organizations to improve their arts programming, impact, and accessibility.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: November 25, 2026 (request staff draft review) | December 9, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; $50,000 per organization cap over 10 years; $20,000 max SW MN Arts Council grants per org per fiscal year.
Summary: Supports equipment purchases and facility improvements for arts organizations in Southwest Minnesota to enhance their arts programming and capacity.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in the 18-county SW MN region or two tribal nations; nonprofits or government units; fiscal sponsorship allowed.
Description
This grant program provides funding to arts organizations in Southwest Minnesota for the purchase of equipment and facility improvements that strengthen their capacity to deliver arts programming. The goal is to help organizations increase their impact, accessibility, and ability to serve community arts needs. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, sound and lighting equipment, accessibility upgrades, storage, and office equipment. Non-arts organizations may apply if the project directly supports community arts activities.
