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Minnesota Arts Grants

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Arts Project Grants for Cities, Counties, and Nonprofit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small arts organizations in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota, particularly those led by individuals from historically marginalized communities, to help sustain or expand their arts programming and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profits and public organizations for projects that improve the community in areas such as arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation within the ISD 88 region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quick Support for Artists
$1,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides up to $1,000 in funding to individual artists in southwest Minnesota to support their creative projects, professional development, or community initiatives.

Arts
Individuals
Artist Growth Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their skills, reach new audiences, and sustain their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
Community Grant Program
$5,000
City of Mankato (City Clerk)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals and not-for-profit organizations in Mankato to enhance cultural vibrancy, beautify public spaces, and improve social services for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
Minnesota East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grants
$500
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding for students in grades 5 through 12 in southwest Minnesota to pursue individualized arts training or attend arts camps and workshops, fostering their development in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Individuals
Art Project Grant for Individuals
$4,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region for various artistic projects and professional development, encouraging creativity and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
General Operating Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit arts organizations in the region to help cover their operational costs and fund public art projects, with a focus on sustaining artistic activities and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Individual Artist Grants
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-focused artistic projects, such as public art installations and workshops, aimed at enhancing cultural engagement in the region.

Arts
Individuals
Sudden Opportunity Grant
$500
Minnesota Region 2 Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists and small arts organizations in specific Minnesota counties for urgent, time-sensitive projects and activities in the arts and culture sectors.

Arts
Individuals
Roseville Area Community Foundation Grant 2024
$5,000
Roseville Area Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and school programs serving the Roseville, MN area to support community projects, programs, or events that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Recreation
Independent school districts
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$10,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Artist Equity Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their artistic skills and sustain their creative practices.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
$7,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and medium-sized arts organizations and related activities in Central Minnesota, aiming to enhance community access to visual and performing arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
ECRAC Essential Artist Award
$9,000
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This grant provides $9,000 to professional artists and culture bearers in East Central Minnesota to support their artistic development and career advancement through focused practice, study, and project activities.

Arts
Individuals
Arts & Culture Grants
Contact for amount
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in the Twin Cities area that serve disinvested communities and demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and sustainable operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Organization Art Project Grant
$5,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Minnesota's Arrowhead region to create and present meaningful arts projects that benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits