Projects, Events and Festivals Grant Program

The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) offers the Projects, Events and Festivals Grant Program, providing up to $8,000 in funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and community groups. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to the arts, foster cultural connections, and promote public engagement through arts-focused events and festivals.

Central Minnesota Arts Board
Established in 1979 as a non-profit arts organization, the Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) increases access to the arts as one of eleven Regional Arts Councils in Minnesota by providing grants and arts development services in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties (Region 7W).
CMAB strives to enhance appreciation of the essential economic and social roles the arts play by providing grants and professional development services to arts and community organizations, schools, local government and individuals.
Program Outcomes
Regional residents experience increased access to the arts via a reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers.Regional residents experience a change in knowledge, attitude, behavior, or condition due to public art, arts festivals, or arts events.Regional residents build connections to their own and others’ cultural heritage through regional arts and cultural events and/or activities.