Project Grant Program
This grant funds arts-focused projects that engage and enrich communities in Minnesota’s Region 7W, fostering creativity and cultural experiences through public events and activities.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Draft review, Round 1) | September 2, 2026 (Full application, Round 1) | February 10, 2027 (Draft review, Round 2) | February 24, 2027 (Full application, Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,000 per project; 10% financial match required; typically for single-year arts events or projects.
Summary: Supports arts-focused events and projects that engage communities and promote cultural enrichment in select Minnesota counties.
Key Information: Eligible only for organizations serving Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties in Minnesota.
Description
This grant program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and community groups for arts-focused events and projects that engage the public and enrich the cultural fabric of Minnesota’s Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties). The program is supported by the Minnesota State General Fund and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, aiming to foster creativity, community engagement, and cultural experiences through diverse artistic activities.
