Central Minnesota Arts Grant

Central Minnesota Arts Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CommunityGiving
Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The Central Minnesota Arts Grant supports small to medium-sized arts organizations in Central Minnesota, aiming to enhance accessibility to the arts for local residents. Offered in even years, this grant prioritizes initiatives that foster artistic appreciation, education, and engagement in visual and performing arts. The grant is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities, with a focus on building community connections and inspiring philanthropy across generations.

Overview

About Together we unite foundations in Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, the greater St. Cloud area, Willmar and beyond under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. Mission: Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community. We Believe In: Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … Forever Our duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donors Inspiring philanthropy across generations Utilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive change Our responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography Central Minnesota Arts Grant In even years (2024, 2026, 2028…) the Central Minnesota Community Foundation opens this grant round to support small to medium sizes arts organizations in Central Minnesota and arts activities conducted by other organizations. The goal is to make the arts more accessible to area residents. Focus Areas Arts: Visual Art or Performing Arts (dance, music, drama) Support small to medium size organizationsSupport organizations to:Create access to the arts Support the appreciation of the arts Increase art education Engage people in arts performances or arts exhibits

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Organizations:501(c) 3 Nonprofit Organizations Schools Government entitiesSupport Strategies:Program development and implementation General supportGeographic Area: Grant must serve the residents of:Benton County Stearns County Sherburne County Wright CountyOrganizations may only submit one arts grant application per grant round.

Ineligibility

What We Don't Fund:Individuals Religious organizations for religious purposes(Funding for Faith-Based Organizations Policy)Multi-year requests Political organizations or political campaigns Annual fundraising drives Endowments Debt retirement or deficit financing Projects that have already been completed Scholarships or medical research Grants for travel or conferences Government funding that has been reduced or eliminated