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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

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public arts projects in northwestern Minnesota, providing financial assistance to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to enhance community cultural life through performances, public art, and workshops.

Arts
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public entities, and fiscal hosts for community projects that enhance arts, education, economic development, or historic preservation within the New Ulm area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artists Engage Communities Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in five northern Minnesota counties to create community-engaging art projects that enhance public access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to engage in activities that foster confidence, leadership, and personal development.

Recreation
Individuals
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
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
Spring Alex Stern Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Alex Stern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

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
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
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
Organization Operation Grant
$2,000
Gardner Humanities Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Ely, Minnesota, to strengthen their operational capacity and sustain their artistic missions.

Arts
Nonprofits
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

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
$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
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
SMAC Quick Support for Organizations in Minnesota
$2,500
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides expedited funding for small arts-related projects and planning initiatives to nonprofit organizations and local government units in southwestern Minnesota, aiming to enhance community arts engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits