Funder: McKnight Foundation

Due Dates: March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026

Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per project; single-year funding; earliest project start date is the first day of the month following the deadline.

Summary: Provides flexible, rapid-response grants for artists in Southwest Minnesota to support supplies, professional development, or small community art projects.

Key Information: Applicants must be adult residents (6+ months) of the SW MN Arts Council region; monthly deadlines; funds are limited and awarded until expended.