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Minnesota Arts Grants

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

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Environment
Nonprofits
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities area for programs in arts, culture, education, health, and human services, with a focus on community enrichment.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

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
Nonprofits
ECRAC Small/Art Project Grant
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, government units, and community arts organizations in Region 7E of Minnesota to create and host diverse arts initiatives that enhance community access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
ECRAC Art in Our Schools Grant
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools in specific Minnesota counties to enhance Kโ€“12 arts education through projects like artist residencies, field trips, and community arts events.

Education
Independent school districts
Public Art Grants 2026
$20,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

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
2026 Equipment and Facilities Improvement Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Southwest Minnesota for equipment purchases and facility improvements that enhance community arts initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Art Project Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government units in southwest Minnesota to support community arts projects such as performances, exhibitions, and festivals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance community resources and improve the quality of life for residents in the Staples and Motley areas, including schools, cultural groups, and civic organizations.

Education
Nonprofits
Artist Growth Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

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
Artist Equity Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

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
The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects focused on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
MPCA Next Generation Refrigeration Grants
$20,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to Minnesota-based businesses and organizations for replacing or retrofitting refrigeration systems with environmentally friendly options that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
$30,000
Initiators Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

Community Development
Individuals
Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are focused on capital projects related to technology, career pathways, and arts and culture, provided they have previously received support from the Best Buy Foundation and have raised at least half of their campaign goal.

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
2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Funds
$75,000
Northland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in northeast Minnesota for programs and projects that promote literacy, children's health, mental health services, and capital improvements for hospitals and clinics.

Arts
Nonprofits