The Project Grant program provides funds of up to $7,000 to nonprofit organizations, schools, local government and community groups in support of arts-focused events. A minimum of 25% of the total project budget must be provided by the applicant through cash on hand or revenue from other sources.
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
- Local government entities (city, township and county)
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 DEADLINE:
Rnd 1: Wed., July 31, 2019
Rnd 2: Wed., Oct. 23, 2019
Rnd 3: Wed., March 18, 2020
*DRAFT Review Deadlines:
Rnd 1: Wed., July 17, 2019
Rnd 2: Wed., Oct. 2, 2019
Rnd 3: Wed., Feb. 12, 2020
PANEL Review:
Rnd 1: Fri., Sep. 13, 2019
Rnd 2: Fri., Dec. 6, 2019
Rnd 3: Fri., April 24, 2020
BOARD Review:
Rnd 1: Thurs., Sep. 19, 2019
Rnd 2: Thurs., Dec. 12, 2019
Rnd 3: Thurs., May 14, 2020