Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants
This grant funds equipment and facility improvements for Southwest Minnesota organizations to strengthen their capacity to support and serve local community arts needs.
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 cap per organization per 10 years; $20,000 max in SMAC grants per organization per fiscal year.
Summary: Supports arts organizations in Southwest Minnesota with funding for equipment purchases and facility improvements to strengthen their capacity to serve local arts needs.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in the 18-county SW MN region or two tribal nations; nonprofits, government units, and fiscally sponsored groups eligible.
Description
This grant program provides funding to arts organizations and eligible non-arts nonprofits in Southwest Minnesota for the purchase of equipment and facility improvements that enhance their ability to serve community arts needs. The goal is to strengthen organizational infrastructure, improve service capacity, and ensure ongoing support for the arts in the region. Typical projects include upgrades to sound and lighting systems, accessibility improvements, office equipment, and storage solutions. Non-arts organizations may apply if the primary purpose of the request is to support community arts activities.
