[McKnight Foundation](https://www.mcknight.org)

Up to $2,500 per project; single-year funding; total request cannot exceed $2,500.

Supports CMAB Teaching Artist Roster members to lead arts learning activities and community engagement projects in Central Minnesota.

Only rostered artists in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties are eligible.

--- ## Description This grant program supports individual artists listed on the Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) Teaching Artist Roster to conduct arts learning activities in community settings, including but not limited to K-12 schools. Projects must include direct arts learning with a core group, a community engagement component, and an element that builds staff capacity or supports residency activities for the host location. The aim is to foster meaningful arts education experiences and strengthen community engagement through the arts in Central Minnesota. --- ## Due Dates - October 2, 2025: Draft review submission deadline — Round 1 - October 16, 2025: Full application submission deadline — Round 1 (submit by 11:59 pm) - January 29, 2026: Draft review submission deadline — Round 2 - February 12, 2026: Full application submission deadline — Round 2 (submit by 11:59 pm) - April 30, 2026: Draft review submission deadline — Round 3 - May 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline — Round 3 (submit by 11:59 pm) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $2,500 per project - Single-year funding; activities must be completed within 12 months of board approval - Eligible expenses: planning and instructional time, staff support and development, expendable supplies/materials --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be listed on the [CMAB Teaching Artist Roster](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/opportunities/teaching-artist-roster/) - Must be a resident of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties in Minnesota for at least six months prior to application - Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Not eligible if the applicant has received $2,500 from this grant in the same fiscal year or has overdue final reports with CMAB - Projects must not duplicate standard curriculum requirements or focus on fundraising - No more than two CMAB-funded learning activities for the same school/organization within five years --- ## Application Process - Review the [program guidelines (PDF)](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FY26TeachingArtistGrant_Guidelines.pdf) for detailed instructions and required components - Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on the deadline date; late applications are ineligible - Optional draft review available if requested at least two weeks before the application deadline - Applications are scored on Artistic Merit & Quality, Demonstrated Need, and Outcomes & Evaluation - Notifications follow board review; awardees must sign a grant contract within 30 days - Final report due within 60 days of project completion --- ## Additional Information - Accessibility accommodations are available upon request (Braille, large print, audio, interpreter) - Activities must begin after the board review date and be completed within 12 months - All grant meetings are open to the public - Appeals are limited to procedural errors, not funding decisions or reviewer scores --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Portal](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/grants/for-artists/teaching-artist-grant/) - [Teaching Artist Roster](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/opportunities/teaching-artist-roster/) - [Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FY26TeachingArtistGrant_Guidelines.pdf) - [CMAB Grants System Login](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=centralmnartsboard) - [Applicant Tutorial (YouTube)](https://youtu.be/rQ8z7agUGWc?si=lJjupfhJ_sQN1kKz) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------| | Kaitlin Pohland | Grant Manager | [kaitlin@centralmnartsboard.org](mailto:kaitlin@centralmnartsboard.org) | 320-968-4290 | | Su Legatt | Program Officer | [Su@centralmnartsboard.org](mailto:Su@centralmnartsboard.org) | 320-968-4290 | | General Inquiries | CMAB Main Office | [media@centralmnartsboard.org](mailto:media@centralmnartsboard.org) | 1-866-825-1471 | | | | | | | [Contact Form](https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/contact/contact-form-page/) | | | | ---

Teaching Artist Grant

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