Cultural STAR provides grants and loans to Saint Paul cultural projects and organizations. Most projects are located in the Saint Paul Cultural District (bordered by I-94 to the north Lafayette Bridge to the east Mississippi River to the south, and Chestnut Road to the west). Cultural STAR grows Saint Paul’s economy by strengthening the arts and cultural sector and supporting Downtown as a vital cultural center.
Donor Name: City of Saint Paul
State: Minnesota
City: Saint Paul
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
The four major goals of Cultural STAR are:
- Build and diversify audiences;
- Promote a broad range of cultural offerings;
- Produce a long-term impact; and
- Leverage additional financial support.
The Cultural STAR Program will achieve these purposes by making grants and loans for projects and programs that:
- Attract audiences;
- Develop and improve cultural facilities; and
- Build capacity of artists and cultural organizations.
Types of Programs
- The Cultural STAR Capital Project program provides loans and grants to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as buildings and equipment. Such activities must have the potential for significant or long-term impact and the expenditures must be depreciable.
- The Organizational Development program provides grants for projects designed to strengthen the management, administration, or operations of the recipient organization. Such activities must 1) advance the mission of your group, and 2) have the potential for significant or long-term impact. The intent of the program is to challenge the organization, infuse new thinking, develop new systems, or strengthen existing systems to further the group’s growth and development.
- Special Project grants are made to groups wishing to offer quality arts activities, in any discipline, within the geographic boundaries of the City of Saint Paul. Grant requests may include costs for artists and other personnel, postage, supplies, printing, travel, and other expenses necessary to carry out the project. Food and beverage are not allowable expenses and the City will not reimburse expenses related to insurance coverage.
Funding Information
- Minimum request $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants may apply for only one of the following Cultural STAR funding types during each funding round: Special Projects Grant; Organizational Development Grant; or Capital Project Grant or Loan. Grants can be received only once per calendar year.
- Saint Paul-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations located outside of the Cultural District may apply twice per round and may receive funding up to two times per calendar year – once for projects taking place outside of the Cultural District and once for projects taking place in the Cultural District.
Applicant groups must be one of the following:
- Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that are located within the City of Saint Paul
- Any public, private or nonprofit entities that are located within the City of Saint Paul
- City departments or divisions are eligible when applying in partnership with an eligible organization
- Businesses in the Cultural District may apply for projects that enhance visitor enjoyment of the District
For more information, visit Cultural STAR.
