How much funding does Individual Artist Grants provide?

Individual Artist Grants provides US $1,500 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Individual Artist Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Individual Artist Grants?

Eligible applicants: At least 18 years old and reside in one of the seven counties served.

How often is Individual Artist Grants offered?

Individual Artist Grants has 2 deadlines a year: April 30, November 15. The next deadline is expected November 15, 2026.

Individual Artist Grants

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Visual Artists

Funding Amount

US $1,500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: November 15, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: April 30 · November 15

From the program guidelines: “The next application deadlines are November 15 and April 30, ensuring ongoing opportunities for local artists.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

At least 18 years old and reside in one of the seven counties served

Other requirements

To be eligible you must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age and reside in the 7 county NW Minnesota region.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: College tuition is not an eligible expense

Overview

The Individual Artist Grants, offered by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, provide financial support for artists in the region to pursue creative projects, mentorships, and arts experiences. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in one of the seven counties served. These grants aim to foster artistic expression and community engagement in the arts. The next application deadlines are November 15 and April 30, ensuring ongoing opportunities for local artists.

NOTE: Individual Artist Grant applications have two annual deadlines — November 15 and April 30.
Our Arts Council currently does not have a membership structure for organizations or individuals to join and pay membership dues but if you would like to make a donation to our non-profit, your donation will go towards funding regional arts activities for artists and arts organizations.
Individual Artist Grants provide financial assistance for the exhibition, performance, or production of a specific creative work, mentoring with a more experienced artist, participation in not-for-credit arts experiences.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age and reside in the 7 county NW Minnesota region.

What Northwest Minnesota Arts Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 36
Total given: $399K
Median grant: $9,628
Range: $5,110–$41K

By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Warroad, MN; Fosston, MN; East Grand Forks, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Aurora Center for the Arts · Fosston, MN

Arts grant

$41K
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater · Thief River Falls, MN

Arts grant

$41K
Kittson Central School District · Hallock, MN

Arts grant

$22K
Warroad Summer Theater · Warroad, MN

Arts grant

$17K
Summer Arts Stages · East Grand Forks, MN

Arts grant

$16K