The Project Grant program provides funds of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in support of arts-focused events. No cash match is required in request budgets for FY21.
Program Outcomes
- 1. Regional residents experience increased access to the arts via a reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers.
- 2. Regional residents experience a change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to public art, arts festivals or arts events.
- 3. Regional residents build connections to their own and others’ cultural heritage through regional arts and cultural events and/or activities.
Who Can Apply
Organizations must serve Region 7W residents and be located within the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright.
- Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations
- Community groups WITHOUT nonprofit designation that are sponsored by a fiscal agent
- Nonprofit organizations that do not have arts as a primary focus
- Schools
The Guidelines include the questions and
instructions for completing an application.
Download the Guidelines.doc in Microsoft Word to use as a draft!
NEW? Watch the Applicant Tutorial for instructions on
creating an account and using the online grant system
Application DEADLINES:
Rnd1: Wed., October 21, 2020
Rnd2: Wed., March 17, 2021
*DRAFT Review Deadlines:
Rnd1: Wed., September 30, 2020
Rnd2: Wed., February 17, 2021
PANEL Review:
Rnd1: Fri., December 4, 2020
Rnd2: Fri., April 23, 2021
BOARD Review:
Rnd1: Thurs., Dec. 10, 2020
Rnd2: Thurs., May 13, 2021