McKnight Artist Support Grant Programs
The McKnight Artist Support Grant funds central Minnesota artists’ projects and professional development to advance their artistic skills, quality, and careers.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (application submission deadline — must be received by the first Friday of the month for FWAC Board review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per artist; no match required; funding for project or professional development expenses.
Summary: Supports individual artists in central Minnesota for projects and professional development that advance their careers and artistic growth.
Description
The McKnight Artist Support Grant Programs, administered by the Five Wings Arts Council (FWAC) with funding from the McKnight Foundation, are designed to help artists aged 18 and older residing in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties in central Minnesota. The grant funds projects and professional development activities that advance the artist’s career, enhance artistic quality, foster new skills, and help artists reach new audiences. Eligible expenses include supplies, materials, equipment, facility rentals, production of demos or promotional materials, research, project-related childcare, mentorship, business planning, and documentation. The program places a strong emphasis on artistic excellence, feasibility, and the project’s contribution to the artist’s growth.
