The John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund is designed to support high-quality artistic programs and guest performers from outside the region that enhance the offerings of local arts organizations and enrich the cultural life of the community.
Donor Name: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
State: Minnesota, Wisconsin
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grants may support special artistic projects such as:
- Guest artists outside of regular series
- Master classes or workshops with visiting performers
- Innovative presentations or performances
- Artist conferences and special-purpose residencies.
Funding Priorities
- Projects must include at least one public performance or exhibition
- Must aim to reach a broad audience, with attention to accessibility and parking convenience
- Grants may cover direct and indirect project-specific costs.
Funding Information
$1,000 – $5,000.
Grant Period
12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must meet both of the following criteria:
- IRS Classification
- The organization must be classified by the IRS as one of the following:
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- A Section 170(c)(1) public entity (e.g., governmental agencies, public schools)
- A Section 7871 Tribal government
- A church
- An organization with a fiscal sponsor that is classified under one of the above categories
- The organization must be classified by the IRS as one of the following:
- Geographic Area
- Provide service to residents within Boreal Waters Community Foundation Service Area.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Scholarships
- General operating expenses (e.g., advertising, staff salaries, fundraising).
For more information, visit Boreal Waters Community Foundation.
