The Growth Fund
The Growth Fund by Springboard for the Arts supports Minnesota artists and creative businesses with flexible funding to strengthen and expand their creative enterprises.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 30, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; 20 artists funded per cycle; one-time grant per recipient.
Summary: Supports Minnesota artists and creative business owners with targeted funding to sustain or grow their businesses.
Key Information: Artist Career Consultation required before applying; recipients selected by random drawing.
Description
The Growth Fund, administered by Springboard for the Arts, is designed to help Minnesota-based artists and creative business owners strengthen, sustain, or scale their businesses. The program recognizes the vital role creative entrepreneurs play in local economies and aims to bridge gaps in traditional business support by providing targeted, flexible funding. Awardees can use the grant for a wide array of business needs, including legal expenses, marketing, inventory, equipment, staffing, or professional development.
