Quick Support for Organizations
The Quick Support for Organizations grant funds planning, training, equipment, and small arts projects to build the capacity of arts and cultural organizations in Southwest Minnesota.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project; max $20,000 per organization per fiscal year.
Summary: Provides rapid, flexible funding to support planning, training, equipment, or small arts projects that build organizational capacity for arts and cultural organizations in Southwest Minnesota.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed monthly until funds are expended; applicants must be located in the SW MN Arts Council region.
Description
The Quick Support for Organizations program offers grant funding of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations or official government units in the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) region. The grant is intended to provide rapid, flexible support for a range of organizational needs, including:
- Planning for public art projects
- Strategic planning and board training
- Costs related to applying for 501(c)(3) status
- Purchasing small equipment
- Conducting small arts projects
The goal is to strengthen organizational capacity and support the development of arts and cultural organizations across the 18-county SMAC region and two tribal nations.
