Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: February 9, 2026 (Student application) | May 18, 2026 (Mentorship contract & schedule form) | May 25, 2026 (Mentorship contract & schedule form final) | September 14, 2026 (Final reports & reimbursement form) | October 14, 2026 (Final reimbursement cutoff)
Funding Amounts: Up to 20 awards of $700 each; up to $75 additional reimbursement for materials/supplies; mentorship covers 15 hours of one-on-one study or approved arts experience.
Summary: Supports students in grades 8–12 in Minnesota’s LRAC region to pursue intensive, mentored arts study in any artistic discipline.
Key Information: Open only to students residing in the LRAC nine-county region; participation in an audition and final showcase is mandatory.