Growth Fund
The Growth Fund by Springboard for the Arts provides $2,000 grants to help Minnesota artists and creative businesses grow and strengthen their professional practice.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 30, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per grant; 20 grants awarded per cycle; one-time award per recipient.
Summary: Supports Minnesota artists and creative business owners with targeted grants to sustain or grow their enterprises and strengthen local economies.
Key Information: Artist Career Consultation required before application.
Description
The Growth Fund, administered by Springboard for the Arts, is designed to provide Minnesota-based artists and creative business owners with direct financial support to help sustain or grow their businesses. Recognizing the unique funding challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs, the program offers $2,000 grants to address specific business needs such as branding, legal protections, inventory, or professional development. The goal is to foster vibrant, equitable communities by investing in the sustainability and expansion of creative enterprises that are vital to local economies.
