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Minnesota Arts Grants

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Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Brainerd Lakes region to support projects that improve community quality of life and address local needs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Small Art Project Grant Program
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The East Central Regional Arts Council offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for arts projects in Minnesota's Region 7E, supporting activities such as performances, exhibitions, residencies, and workshops, with eligibility open to local units of government, schools, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and groups with a qualifying fiscal sponsor.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Grants for Governmental Entities & Non-Profit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Tools & Equipment Program
$5,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

Arts
Individuals
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profits and public organizations for projects that improve the community in areas such as arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation within the ISD 88 region.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
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
Minnesota Film Production Grant
$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
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
The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants โ€“ Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government entities in Hennepin County for projects that create or improve youth play areas and athletic facilities, promoting increased access to recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Recreation
City or township governments
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
$2,400,000
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development of affordable housing projects in suburban cities within Hennepin County, Minnesota, helping to meet the local housing needs.

Housing
Individuals
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation Fund
$5,000
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, for projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Healthy Brain Community Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and culturally competent care for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living in Greater Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hennepin Countyโ€™s Supportive Housing Strategy Program
Contact for amount
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This program provides funding and support to develop affordable housing with services for Hennepin County's most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness, severe health issues, or complex needs.

Housing
Individuals
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
Commemorate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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