Category Archives: Organization Grant Awards

Grants awarded to organizations in Region 7W

Regional Public Art Grants Awarded


At the May 14, 2026, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a total of $57,892 in support of Public Art Grants. The CMAB Public Art program provides funds for the completion of well-planned works of public art that are accessible to the public and supported by the community. An organization must provide a […]

Arts Access Grants Awarded to Area Organizations


At the April 9, 2026, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $24,000 in Arts Access Grant to area organizations. The Arts Access Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for events and activities that engage underserved audiences and increase access to arts and cultural expression. […]

Regional Project Grants Awarded


At the April 9, 2026, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a total of $198,021 in support of twenty-four arts projects. Applications are scored by a panel of artists, nonprofit administrators, and members of other community groups. Panel scores are provided to the Board of Directors and used­­­ in determining how to allocate […]

Community Arts Support Grants Awarded to Arts Organizations


The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB), at their March 12, 2026, meeting, awarded fifteen (15) Community Arts Support Grants totaling $139,332. The CMAB Community Arts Support Program provides biennial grants for administration, operations, equipment purchases and to improve access and outreach to underserved groups. These unrestricted grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations that demonstrate […]

Arts Access Grants Awarded to Area Organizations


At the March 12, 2026, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $10,000 in Arts Access Grants to area organizations. The Arts Access Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for events and activities that engage underserved audiences and increase access to arts and cultural expression. […]

CMAB Awards Development Grants to Arts Organizations


At the December 11, 2025, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $35,578 in Arts Organization Development Grants. The CMAB Arts Organization Development program provides funds up to $10,000 to support activities and purchases that contribute to organizational sustainability, growth and improvement of nonprofit arts organizations in Region 7W. These funds are also available […]

CMAB Awards Arts Access Grant to Area Organizations


At the September 11, 2025, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $10,000 in Arts Access Grant to area organizations. The Arts Access Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for events and activities that engage underserved audiences and increase access to arts and cultural expression. […]

CMAB Awards Project Grants to Area Organizations


At the April 10, 2025, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a total of $255,795 in support of thirty-one arts projects. Applications are scored by a panel of artists, nonprofit administrators, and members of other community groups. Panel scores are provided to the Board of Directors and used­­­ in determining how to allocate […]

CMAB Awards Arts Access Grants to Area Organizations


At the April 10, 2025, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $32,900 in Arts Access Grant to area organizations. The Arts Access Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations in support of arts-focused activities that increase Minnesotan’s access to the arts and celebrate diverse cultural […]

CMAB Awards Development Grants to Arts Organizations


At the December 12, 2024, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $110,447 in Arts Organization Development Grants. The CMAB Arts Organization Development program provides funds up to $10,000 to support activities and purchases that contribute to organizational sustainability, growth and improvement of nonprofit arts organizations in Region 7W. These funds are also available […]