This activity is funded, in part, by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund, and its arts and cultural heritage fund that was created by a vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Community Arts Support

CMAB Fiscal Year starts July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012
The CMAB Community Arts Support Grant program provides funds of up to $8,000 or 15% of the last completed fiscal year’s annual operating expenses, whichever is less, for nonprofit arts organizations located in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright County. These are unrestricted grants made to arts organizations that do not receive general operating support from the Minnesota State Arts Board and that demonstrate programming of high artistic quality and efficient management. These funds may be used for administrative, operating and capital expenditures. Who can apply: Established nonprofit arts organizations located within CMAB’s four county region, which have received the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS For more information about this program and the application process, DOWNLOAD PROGRAM GUIDELINES. Program revisions have been made. Read the instructions carefully. Policies and questions may have changed for this CMAB program.
		Helping art organizations to enrich our communities

		Application DEADLINE: Wed., February 8, 2012 Grant Writing Workshop 4-6 p.m., held at the CMAB Office Call the CMAB office to register Wed., December 14, 2011 DRAFT Review Requests no later than: Wed., January 25, 2012 BOARD Review Date:* Mon., March 12, 2012
	ONLINE GRANT APPLICANT LOGIN Final reports are also completed online.
For instructions on how to use the online grant system, read the applicant tutorial. New applicants can create an account on the Online Grant Applicant Login page.