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Minnesota Arts Grants

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AACF Alexandria Difference Maker Grant
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support initiatives that create meaningful community change in areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Education
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
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to start, modernize, or expand processing operations for meat, poultry, eggs, and milk, with a focus on increasing sales and market access for locally raised livestock products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant
$5,000
Rocori Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the ROCORI area to support impactful community projects focused on education, social services, arts, and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
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
2025 Blooming Arts Partnerships Grant Program
$10,000
City of Bloomington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and educational institutions in Bloomington that create or present performing and visual arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Artists Engage Communities Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
County governments
Minnesota Film Production Grant 2025
$30,000
Jerome Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career film directors in Minnesota who are pursuing innovative and artistic filmmaking projects.

Arts
Individuals
2025 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
Central Minnesota โ€œDifference Makerโ€ Grants
$30,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
$7,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
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.

Education
Individuals
West Bank Community Fund Grants
$5,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
FY 2026 Community Grant Application
Contact for amount
City of Annapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Annapolis that focus on community development, economic growth, and social well-being through operating and capital grants.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 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
Paint the Town Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits