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Minnesota Arts Grants

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Arts in the Schools Grants
$4,000
Minnesota State Legislature (Southwest Minnesota Arts Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides funding to public schools and community organizations in Southwest Minnesota for arts-based projects that engage students and promote community involvement.

Education
Independent school districts
ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant
$7,500
Rocori Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the ROCORI region to launch or expand community-focused programs and projects that enhance education, social services, arts, and civic engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Rural Placemaking Grant
Contact for amount
Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County to enhance community connection and pride through collaborative placemaking projects that engage underrepresented residents and improve public spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Metro Regional Arts Council’s Next Step Fund
$6,000
Metro Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in Minnesota to help them overcome career barriers and advance their artistic practices through various projects and professional development opportunities.

Arts
County governments
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship
$5,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This fellowship provides $5,000 to Indigenous artists and culture bearers in specific Minnesota counties to support their creative and cultural projects.

Arts
Individuals
Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grants
$500
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Peter Capell Award
$2,500
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This award provides $2,500 to recognize and support individuals in Minnesota or nearby Native Nations who have demonstrated significant leadership and innovation in the creative sector over at least a decade.

Arts
Individuals
Artist Career Development Program
$4,000
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists in Central Minnesota to support their professional development and creative projects, helping them advance their artistic careers.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Grant Program for Nonprofits in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and charitable projects that enhance community well-being in the Greater Itasca Area of Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Identity and Heritage: Cultural Heritage Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Humanities Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and educate about Minnesota's diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and veterans, through storytelling and cultural programming.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SCVF Valley Arts Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the St. Croix Valley to support innovative arts programs that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Spring Alex Stern Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Alex Stern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area to support a wide range of initiatives in the arts, social services, education, youth recreation, civic projects, and health.

Arts
Nonprofits
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant Program
$10,000
Jerome Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career film directors in Minnesota to enhance their directing skills through self-designed mentorships with experienced professionals.

Arts
Individuals
Artist in Residence Program 2026
$3,500
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and community groups in Central Minnesota to facilitate interactive arts learning experiences led by professional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Little Falls Initiative
$10,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Morrison County, MN, to enhance community services and sustainability through innovative projects in areas like arts, education, and children's programming.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Local Building Community Connections Grants
Contact for amount
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in the St. Croix Valley that promote community engagement and social connections to enhance mental well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits