Grants for Arts in Minnesota
Last updated October 18, 2026
There are 21 active grants for arts tagged to Minnesota, part of 4,955 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| CMAB Individual Artist Award Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Jan 14, 2027 · Up to $5K The CMAB Individual Artist Award (funded by the McKnight Foundation) recognizes and supports outstanding individual artists at various career stages who are current residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County (Region 7W), MN. | |
| CMAB Student Arts Scholarship Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Feb 4, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Student Arts Scholarship (funded by the Minnesota State General Fund) supports students planning to attend an accredited institution full-time and major in an arts-related field who are Region 7W residents… | |
| CMAB Arts Access Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Mar 19, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Arts Access Grant provides funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for arts-focused activities that increase Minnesotans' access to the arts and celebrate diverse cultural expression, in Region 7W… | |
| CMAB Public Art Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Mar 31, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Public Art Grant provides funds for the completion of well-planned permanent or temporary works of public art that are accessible to the general public without cost, in Region 7W, MN. | |
| CMAB Artist Learning Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation May 21, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Artist Learning Grant supports Region 7W artists (18+, resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright County, MN; US citizen or permanent resident) with tuition/materials for arts classes, workshops, conferences, or non-degree… | |
| CMAB Artist Career Development Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMAB Artist Career Development Grant (funded by the McKnight Foundation) supports Region 7W artists (18+, MN resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright) with projects, training opportunities, creative time, or purchases that help… | |
| Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Organizations Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers ongoing grant programs for arts producers, presenters, service organizations, and schools. Humanities, Arts, Culture, Humanities, Visual Arts, Arts Services, Performing Arts, Museums | |
| ARAC Operating Support Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies ARAC's Operating Support Grant provides general operating funds to nonprofit arts organizations in the Arrowhead region (recent awards ~$15,000-$17,000, plus supplemental Accessible Arts funding for some). | |
| GIG Fund Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The GIG Fund is one of Arts Midwest's current 'Opportunities for Organizations.' | |
| ARAC Art Project Grant for Individuals Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (Duluth, MN) awards Art Project Grants of up to $4,000 to individual artists in its 7-county region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis) plus the Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Bois… | |
| ARAC Emergency Relief Fund Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K ARAC's Emergency Relief Fund provides $500 or $1,000 to individual artists in the Arrowhead region with a critical need (healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergency). | |
| CMAB Artist in Residence Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMAB Artist in Residence Grant provides funds to schools and nonprofit organizations for activities directed by, or conducted in cooperation with, an artist who engages students and enables learning through the creative process, in… | |
| Office of Grants Management: Competitive Grant Opportunities Administration Department · State Not published · Varies The Department of Administration posts opportunities for competitive grants throughout each fiscal year. These competitive grants are awarded through an application process to applicants that most closely meet the selection criteria. | |
| ARAC Art Project Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K ARAC awards Art Project Grants of up to $5,000 to organizations (nonprofit arts orgs, informal arts groups, community-education orgs, and non-arts nonprofits) presenting artistic works in the 7-county Arrowhead region of NE Minnesota +… | |
| Arts@MSP Public Art & Exhibition Opportunities Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Rolling · Varies Open calls from Arts@MSP for U.S.-based professional artists and arts organizations: RFQ to join the public-art roster, RFP for rotating exhibitions, and RFP for performing arts at MSP Terminals 1 & 2. | |
| Minnesota Humanities Center - Grants Humanities Center - Minnesota · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), by virtue of funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature, will make several grant opportunities available during year one of the 2025-27 biennium, which begins July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. | |
| State Historic Preservation Office Administration Department · State Not published · Varies Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation projects. | |
| Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach and artists that are interested in public art. | |
| ARAC Artist Equity Grant for Individuals Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K ARAC's Artist Equity Grant awards up to ~$4,000 to individual artists in the Arrowhead region to support projects and professional development, with a stated DEI/equity focus. | |
| CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies 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… | |
| Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Not published · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota. |
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About grants for arts in Minnesota
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
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