Operating Support Grant
This grant provides unrestricted operating support and optional accessibility funding for arts organizations in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region to strengthen programs and expand access to the arts.
Funder: Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; up to $2,000 additional for accessibility (total $17,000 possible); typically for a 12–18 month project period.
Summary: Unrestricted operating support for arts organizations in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including optional funding for accessibility initiatives.
Description
The Operating Support Grant provides unrestricted funding to eligible arts organizations in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region to strengthen their core programming, operations, and organizational capacity. The program is designed to help cover essential costs such as administrative and staffing expenses, supplies, and programming support. An optional Accessible Arts opportunity allows applicants to request up to $2,000 in additional funds for accessibility improvements, supporting organizations in making their programs more inclusive for people with disabilities. The grant aims to foster artistic excellence, expand public access to the arts, and build the capacity of local arts organizations to serve their communities.
