School Arts Project Grant Program - McKnight Foundation
Grant funds arts education projects and artist residencies in K-12 schools in select Minnesota counties to enrich student learning and promote community engagement in the arts.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 2, 2026 (application deadline) | December 19, 2025 (draft review request recommended)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; single-year funding; applications accepted monthly (except July & December) until funds are exhausted.
Summary: Supports high-quality arts education projects and artist residencies in K-12 schools within select Minnesota counties, enhancing student learning and community engagement.
Key Information: Applications must be received by the first Friday of the month for review that month; FWAC Board does not meet in July or December.
Description
This program funds innovative, high-quality arts education initiatives for K-12 students in public or private non-parochial schools located in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, or Wadena counties, Minnesota. Eligible projects include artist-in-residence programs, educational performances, and arts-related field trips, with an emphasis on strong planning, measurable outcomes, teacher-artist collaboration, and meaningful community involvement. The goal is to supplement existing arts education, enrich the school curriculum, and foster deeper student engagement with the arts.
