The Sudden Opportunity Grant is designed to support individuals and small organizations.
Donor Name: Region 2 Arts Council
State: Minnesota
County: Becker County (MN), Beltrami County (MN), Cass County (MN), Clearwater County (MN), Hubbard County (MN), Itasca County (MN), Lake of the Woods County (MN), Mahnomen County (MN), Roseau County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program offers grants of up to $500, based on a submitted cost estimate, to cover expenses related to essential travel, training, transportation, and project-related supplies. The goal is to provide support for creative people and projects that is available quickly, to respond to dynamic circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a Sudden Opportunity Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Geographic Location: Applicants must be based in Mahnomen, Hubbard, Beltrami, Clearwater or Lake of the Woods Counties; or, artists and culture bearers who are enrolled tribal members or descendants living in the Minnesota counties of Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, and Roseau.
- Project Type Eligible projects may include:
- Travel and transportation costs for individuals or small groups (within Minnesota)
- Repair equipment used in artistic, culture-bearing activities. (Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Community Education programs are not eligible for this type of funding according to state regulations)
- Supplies needed for a project, excluding equipment (Exhaustible supplies such as materials or consumables are allowed.)
- educational opportunities in arts or culture-bearing activities (excluding academic/college credit) such as classes, demonstrations, or workshops.
- marketing your creative work.
Ineligible Applicants
- Individuals seeking funding for personal vehicle repairs.
- Applicants who have received this grant within the last year.
- Large organizations (Organizations averaging expenses over $174,000 per annum).
For more information, visit Region 2 Arts Council.
