Grant to Support Community Based Public Art Projects in Minnesota in Minnesota (USA)
GrantID: 75159
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $18,000
Summary
This grant offers funding of up to $18,000 to support creative, public‑facing arts projects. It is available to nonprofit and public entities—such as arts organizations, public or charter schools (but not parochial), community education programs, colleges, local government bodies, tribal governments, or arts affiliates to 501(c)(3) hosts. Organizations without formal nonprofit status may also qualify if they are structured for non‑profit purposes and partner with a tax‑exempt entity (for example via a fiscal sponsor).
The intent of the funding is to expand arts access, strengthen community engagement, and remove barriers to participation. Eligible uses include public art projects, festivals, exhibitions, performances, workshops, arts field trips, and bringing in guest artists—so long as the project is open to the general public (not just internal participants). The proposal should demonstrate a commitment to reach broader audiences, especially by reducing obstacles to access.
Applicants may request funding for up to two distinct arts activities in a given grant round (though no entity may receive more than two awards in total). Projects must begin within a year of the grant’s official start date and conclude by a set deadline (June 30 of the following year). Entities that already received support via a related seasonal or series grant in that same cycle are disqualified from applying this round. Overall, the grant seeks to catalyze arts engagement in underserved or less‑resourced communities in that particular multi‑county region, boosting both the vibrancy of local culture and audience inclusion.
Those working in Community Development & Services and located in Minnesota may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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