The Cultural STAR Program provides grants for arts and cultural programming and organizations within the City of Saint Paul.
Donor Name: City of Saint Paul
State: Minnesota
City: Saint Paul
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Cultural STAR Program 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, the Lafayette Bridge to the east, the 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.
The four major goals of the Cultural STAR Program are:
- Build and diversify audiences
- Promote a broad range of cultural offerings
- Produce a long-term impact
- Leverage additional financial support
Funding Information
- The minimum grant request is $5,000.
- Eligible projects for this application round must take place between August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027 (July 31, 2028 for capital projects).
Ineligibility
The following are not eligible to apply:
- Churches or religious organizations
- Political parties or related political action groups
- Federal, state, and county agencies and departments
- Organizations (other than those that have associated with informal and/or unincorporated arts-focused groups, individuals, and one-time arts projects, to serve as fiscal and contract sponsor as described in guidelines) that have received Capacity Building and/or Special Project grants in three consecutive grant cycles (calendar years)
For more information, visit City of Saint Paul.
