Blooming Arts Partnerships Grant Program

The City of Bloomington has opened applications for its Blooming Arts Partnerships grant program, as announced in the Bloomington Briefing published and updated on March 4, 2025. This program aims to support nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and arts-related educational institutions that actively contribute to the cultural landscape of Bloomington. The program welcomes both new and returning applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. The purpose of the Blooming Arts Partnerships grant is to fund individuals and organizations engaged in the performing and visual arts. Supported disciplines include but are not limited to dance, theater, opera, spoken word, puppetry, and music. The grant is particularly focused on applicants whose primary mission involves the creation or presentation of these art forms within the city limits of Bloomington. Grant awards may reach up to $10,000 per recipient. While the total funding pool is not specified, the maximum individual award suggests support for a range of small to mid-sized projects. Eligible expenditures are not detailed in the available source, but the emphasis on performance and presentation implies funds should be directed toward programmatic, production, or presentation-related costs. Eligibility is limited to those who primarily produce or present arts programming in Bloomington. This includes nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and educational institutions involved in the arts. There is no indication that for-profit entities or those based outside of Bloomington are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Specifics about submission requirements, evaluation criteria, or application questions are not detailed in the provided text. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the grant webpage at blm.mn/bca for additional information, application materials, or contact details. As of the publication date, no information was provided regarding the award announcement timeline, whether the grant is recurring, or if any information sessions or Q&A opportunities are planned. Further details may be available on the program’s website or through city staff listed on the site.