Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 (all monthly, 4:00 PM deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project; organizations may receive up to $20,000 per year across all SW MN Arts Council grants.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public organizations in SW Minnesota to undertake short-term planning, training, equipment, or small arts projects to build capacity and strengthen operations.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in the SW MN Arts Council's 18-county region or two tribal nations; some project types are limited to arts organizations.