MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program

The MRAC Flexible Support Grant Program aims to enhance arts access for Minnesotans by funding projects that promote arts programming and strengthen organizational capacity. For FY2024, $4,301,763 is allocated, with $3,000,000 designated for organizations led by individuals who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQIA2+. This initiative encourages communities to sustain and grow their arts offerings, fostering inclusivity and diversity in the arts sector.

The Flexible Support grant provides funding to help groups create and sustain Minnesotans’ access to the arts. Projects could include arts programming and/or projects that strengthen the organizational capacity and operations of groups providing access to the arts.
In Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), we are combining Arts Impact for Groups into Flexible Support. There is $4,301,763 available for the FY2024 Flexible Support grant. We have set aside $3,000,000 specifically for groups whose leadership is 51% or more people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC); and/or disabled people/people with disabilities; and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+).