Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 (monthly deadlines: 1st of each month; applications due by 4:00 pm)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; project must conclude by June 30, 2027.
Summary: Provides rapid funding to individual artists in Southwest Minnesota for supplies, classes, or small community projects that foster artistic growth and engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in the SW MN Arts Council region for at least 6 months; only one open individual SMAC grant at a time.