When preparing your budget, note that projects must break even and in-kind contributions cannot count toward your 20% cash match. Your proposal must also demonstrate a clear plan for the artwork's long-term sustainability and maintenance. Additionally, eligible nonprofits must now hold articles of incorporation in Minnesota, and endowment funds are explicitly ineligible for funding.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Request staff draft review deadline | December 2026: Application deadline (Public Art Grants) | March 2027: Request staff draft review deadline (extra round) | March 2027: Application deadline (extra round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; 20% cash match required; one award per organization per fiscal year.
Summary: Supports large-scale public art projects in southwest Minnesota that create a lasting arts legacy and sustainable community arts access.