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**Artist Mentor Application Deadline Extended - Apply Today!**

 Next Grant Deadline is May 15, 2008 for All Categories!                                                                                                                 Artist Mentor Application Deadline Extended Until All Funds Disbursed - Apply Today!

 

 

These Grant Programs are made available through generous support from the Minnesota Legislature and The McKnight Foundation.

Small Grant Program

Grants up to $500 are available to arts organizations, schools, and community groups to sponsor any arts related activity.  This program is designed for first time applicants or those wishing to take advantage of a late breaking opportunity.  Deadline:  The first day of each month.  (Download PDF version)    (Download Microsoft Word Version)

 

Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grant (Project Grant)

Matching grants up to $2,500 are available to nonprofit organizations to either produce or sponsor an arts activity. Grants are awarded based upon artistic quality, need for the project and ability of the applicant to carry out the activity. Deadlines: May 15, September 15, and January 15 of each year.    (Download PDF version)    (Download Microsoft Word Version)

 

General Operating/Capital Support Grant

Unrestricted operating and capital  grants up to $2,500 are available to established nonprofit arts organizations to help strengthen and stabilize their  operations, allowing them to provide the best possible service to the arts. Grants are awarded based upon artistic quality, commitment to community access, and current stability of the organization. Deadline:  September 15 of each year.  This program is funded by The McKnight Foundation.  (Download PDF version)    (Download Microsoft Word Version)

 

Individual Artist Grant

Grants up to $1,000 are available to individual artists and are designed to help strengthen their career by taking advantage of arts related opportunities.  Artists (at least 18 years of age) working in the visual, literary, or performing arts, who are requesting support for short term opportunities (not routine work in progress) are eligible to apply.  Deadlines: May 15, September 15, and January 15 of each year.  This program is funded by The McKnight Foundation.  (Download PDF version)    (Download Microsoft Word Version)

 
 
Artist Mentor Scholarships for Students   **DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2008**
Scholarships are awarded to rural high school students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate high motivation to work in the arts.  The program serves to supplement the arts education in our region's schools by providing the opportunity to study a chosen art field with a regional practicing artist.  Deadline:  Ongoing.  (Download PDF version)    (Download Microsoft Word Version)
 
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