The City of Saint Paul is accepting applications for its Cultural STAR fund to promote cultural vitality and economic growth, particularly in the downtown Cultural District, by strengthening the arts and culture community.
Donor Name: City of Saint Paul
State: Minnesota
City: Saint Paul
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Cultural STAR dollars, are intended to:
- 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.
Funding Information
- The minimum grant request is $5,000. It is unlikely that the Board will recommend funding any proposal for more than $50,000.
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
- Informal and/or unincorporated arts-focused groups, individuals, and one-time arts projects that have associated with nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that are located within the City of Saint Paul and will serve as a fiscal and contract sponsor, provided that: (1) 100% of the project takes place in the Cultural District; and (2) such nonprofit arts and cultural organization enter into a contract with the City of Saint Paul
- Businesses in the Cultural District may apply for projects that enhance visitor enjoyment of the District
- City departments or divisions are eligible when in partnership with, or supported by, an eligible organization
For more information, visit City of Saint Paul.
