How much funding does CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Minnesota.

CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund

Central Minnesota Arts Board

Foundation Grants for Arts Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Minnesota

Overview

The Central Minnesota Arts Board's Artist Emergency Relief Fund supports individual artists or culture-bearers in Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright counties, MN) facing loss of income or unexpected expenses related to an emergency.

How to Apply

Application submitted online; awarded by periodic drawings/rounds (e.g., FY27 Round 1 drawing Aug 8, 2026). Guidelines/applications available at least 60 days before deadlines.

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What Central Minnesota Arts Board actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 47
Total given: $770K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,695–$40K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: St Cloud, MN; St Michael, MN; Sauk Centre, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Avon Hills Folk School · Avon, MN

Project grants, community arts support grant, organizational development grant & arts…

$40K
City of Monticello (Fiscal Agent for Montiarts) · Monticello, MN

Project grants, public art grant, & artist in residency grant

$38K
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota · St Cloud, MN

Project grants, community arts support grant & organizational development grant

$36K
St Cloud Symphony Orchestra · St Cloud, MN

Project grants, community arts support grant & organizational development grant

$31K
Soar Regional Arts · St Michael, MN

Project grants, community arts support grant & arts access grant

$30K