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Minnesota Arts Grants

Explore 171 grant opportunities

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
2026 Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small arts organizations in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota, particularly those led by individuals from historically marginalized communities, to help sustain or expand their arts programming and operations.

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
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
$4,310
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
Nonprofits
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
Arts Organization Development Program
$10,000
Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund (via Central Minnesota Arts Board)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Central Minnesota to strengthen their infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and improve community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
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.

Arts
Individuals
Morgan Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance economic development and civic pride in Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, through community-driven projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delano Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Delano Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public school districts for projects that enhance education, community development, arts and culture, or recreational activities in the Delano area.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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