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Minnesota Arts Grants

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Welcoming Communities Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund
$1,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and youth in the Bemidji area for artistic projects that promote cultural experiences and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
WACF
$5,000
New London-Spicer Area Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the northern townships of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to promote community advancements in areas such as arts, health, and sustainable initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Scholarship for Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6 in Minnesota
$500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for Minnesota students in grades 3-12 to pursue arts education opportunities with professional artists or organizations.

Youth
County governments
Artist Equity Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Partners Grants
$10,000
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide innovative projects benefiting residents and schools in the Greater White Bear Lake region of Minnesota, focusing on areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists in Minnesota
$25,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to midcareer ceramic artists in Minnesota to advance their artistic practice and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.

Arts
Individuals
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides funding to a diverse range of organizations in Minnesota to create inclusive and accessible environments that support the aging population, particularly focusing on historically marginalized communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small to medium-sized arts organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Central Minnesota to create lasting visual art installations that enhance community identity and engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Operating Support Grant Program
$17,000
Minnesota Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides flexible funding to arts organizations in northeastern Minnesota to support their core operations and enhance accessibility for audiences and artists with disabilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Alexandria Area Community Foundation Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County to support innovative projects that improve community quality of life across various focus areas such as education, health, and social services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Poet Laureate Award
$20,000
The Loft Literary Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding and support for a professional poet to serve as an ambassador for Minneapolis's literary culture, engaging the community through poetry projects and educational initiatives over a two-year term.

Arts
Individuals
Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
$3,000
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
West Bancorporation Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The West Bancorporation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to support programs that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in the greater Des Moines, Iowa City/Coralville, and Minnesota areas, focusing on human services, education, and arts and culture.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Public Art Grants 2026
$20,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools in southwestern Minnesota for large-scale public art projects that foster community engagement and sustainable arts access.

Arts
Nonprofits
John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation Service Area for special projects that feature guest artists and enhance local cultural experiences through performances, workshops, and exhibitions.

Arts
Nonprofits