The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is inviting applicants for Arts Project Grant to develop art resources and audiences.
Donor Name: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Grant Duration: 24 Months
Details:
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council was designated as the regional arts council for northwestern Minnesota by the Minnesota State Legislature. The Council works with local and area arts organizations and individuals to develop the arts in Region. The Arts Council submits a biennial Regional Arts Plan to the Minnesota State Arts Board. The NWMAC then receives a block grant from the Minnesota State Legislature, with the Minnesota State Arts Board serving as fiscal agent. This source of funds is used to provide grants for the 7 counties which comprise the region:
- Kittson
- Marshall
- Norman
- Pennington
- Polk
- Red Lake
- Roseau
Funds are available for Arts Project Grant which develop or enhance local or regional artists, art resources, or art audiences. A project is an activity or series of closely related activities for which funds are requested. The project must be completed within 24 months of the notification of the receipt of a grant.
Funding Information
- The maximum award for a grant is $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a Minnesota non-profit, tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code with Articles of Incorporation on file with the State of Minnesota; or, a governmental unit or department or agency of the State of Minnesota.
- All school districts within the service area may apply for the Arts Equipment in Schools grant. Private schools are also eligible if they show that the equipment will not be used for religious socialization.
- Two or more eligible organizations or governmental units may form a partnership to present arts activities in their community and apply under one organization and submit one application.
For more information, visit Northwest Minnesota Arts Council.
