Public Art Grants
The McKnight Foundation's Public Art Grants fund large-scale, lasting public art projects that enrich and sustain arts access in southwest Minnesota communities.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: November 4, 2026 (draft review, Round 1) | November 18, 2026 (application deadline, Round 1) | February 24, 2027 (draft review, Round 2, if funds remain) | March 10, 2027 (application deadline, Round 2, if funds remain)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; 20% cash match required; maximum $20,000 total SMAC grants per fiscal year per organization.
Summary: Supports large-scale public art projects that create a lasting arts legacy and sustainable arts access in southwest Minnesota communities.
Key Information: Only nonprofits or government entities in 18 SW MN counties or 2 tribal nations are eligible; projects must be physical public art with lasting community impact.
Description
This grant funds organizations and local governments in southwest Minnesota to create large-scale physical public art projects that leave a lasting arts legacy. Projects should enhance sustainable arts access and have a continuing impact on the community over several years. The grant aims to enrich public spaces and foster cultural engagement by supporting significant, visible works of art.
