The Growth Fund
The Growth Fund from Springboard for the Arts supports Minnesota artists and creative businesses with targeted funding to address specific professional and business growth opportunities.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 30, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per recipient; 20 artists funded per cycle; one-time award
Summary: Supports Minnesota creative business owners and artists with funding to sustain or grow their businesses.
Key Information: Artist Career Consultation required prior to application; selection by random drawing.
Description
The Growth Fund, administered by Springboard for the Arts, provides targeted financial support to Minnesota-based creative business owners and artists. The program aims to help recipients sustain or scale their businesses by offering resources and professional development opportunities. Each award is intended to address a specific business need or growth opportunity, such as legal protections, marketing, inventory, equipment, or professional development. The fund operates two application cycles annually (spring and fall), with recipients selected through a randomized drawing among eligible applicants.
