The Project Grant program provides funds of up to $8,000 to nonprofit organizations, schools, local government, community groups, and individuals in support of arts-focused events. There is no cash match required in request budgets for FY22.
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
Applicants must serve Region 7W residents and be located within the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright.
- Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations
- Nonprofit organizations that do not have arts as a primary focus
- Community groups WITHOUT nonprofit status sponsored by a fiscal agent
- Individuals sponsored by a fiscal agent
- Public Schools
- Local government entities (city, township and county)
- Out of Region nonprofit 501(C)(3), Schools or local government
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., August 24, 2022
Rnd2: Wed., March 15, 2023
*DRAFT Review Deadlines:
Rnd1: Wed., August 3, 2022
Rnd2: Wed., February 15, 2023
PANEL Review:
Rnd1: Thurs./Fri., Oct. 6-7, 2022
Rnd2: Thurs./Fri., April 20-21, 2023
BOARD Review:
Rnd1: Thurs., October 13, 2022
Rnd2: Thurs., May 11, 2023