Small Arts Project or School Arts Project Grant - McKnight Foundation
This grant funds Minnesota nonprofits and schools to create and deliver community arts activities, performances, and educational projects, with added support for underserved groups.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 | April 2026 | July 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project (up to $4,000 for projects benefiting underserved groups); project duration typically one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations and K–12 schools in Minnesota to create, produce, or sponsor local arts activities and educational arts projects.
Description
This grant supports nonprofit arts organizations, community groups, public organizations, and K–12 schools in Minnesota to produce, sponsor, or directly engage in arts activities within their communities. The program is designed to fund a wide variety of projects including festivals, music and theater events, dance performances, literary readings, art exhibitions, classes, residencies, live art performances, mini-workshops, and arts-related field trips. The grant particularly encourages projects that foster local arts engagement and benefit the broader community, with additional support available for projects serving underserved groups.
