The Community Arts Support Program provides biennial grants for administration, operations, equipment purchases, accessibility and outreach. Applicants are eligible to receive $5,000 (minimum) or 20% of the previous year’s operating expenses up to $12,000. These funds are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations that demonstrate efficient management and high-quality artistic programming.
Funding for this program is made possible by the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Applications are for a biennial funding period.
Who Can Apply
- Established nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts producing/service organizations with annual operating expenses of $250,000, or less, that have been in existence at least two years and located in the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright (Region 7W).
The Guidelines include the questions and
instructions for completing an application.
Download the Guidelines.doc in Microsoft Word to use as a draft!
APPLY FOR A GRANT
NEW? Watch the Applicant Tutorial for instructions on
creating an account and using the online grant system.
Biennial Program will be available in FY28