Growth Fund
Springboard for the Arts' Growth Fund offers $2,000 grants to help Minnesota artists and creative businesses strengthen and expand their ventures.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 30, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; 20 awards per cycle; one-time grant
Summary: Supports Minnesota artists and creative business owners with direct funding to help sustain or grow their ventures.
Key Information: Artist Career Consultation required before application.
Description
The Growth Fund provides targeted support to Minnesota-based artists and creative business owners, addressing the unique financial needs of the creative sector. Managed by Springboard for the Arts, this program offers $2,000 one-time grants to help recipients strengthen, sustain, or expand their creative businesses. The fund focuses on building vibrant, equitable local economies by investing in creative entrepreneurs who are often excluded from traditional business development resources.
