The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation seeks to cultivate a sustainable, thriving and resilient arts ecosystem.
Donor Name: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Dakota County (MN), Ramsey County (MN), Washington County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
Funding Priorities
- Arts & Culture Grant Program will consider proposals that strengthen the arts and culture sector to serve all individuals and communities across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
- The Foundation believes that all peoples, their cultures, and their art contribute to the meaning and understanding of humanity and should be honored and celebrated.
- Priority will be given to arts and culture organizations that seek to amplify narratives that address challenges facing communities experiencing marginalization (e.g., BIPOC communities, people with disabilities, low-income communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, formerly incarcerated communities and more) through the arts. Additional focus will be on organizations that play integral roles in the health, wellness and vitality of their communities.
Funding Information
- Grant amounts will be $100,000 per year for a five-year grant period, for total grant amounts of $500,000 per grantee.
- In 2026, up to $1,000,000 is available for this grant program, and anticipate awarding approximately 10 grants.
Geographic Areas
Through the Arts & Culture Grant Program, they are proud to serve and fund the East Metro region (Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties) and Greater Minnesota. They do not fund organizations primarily serving the West Metro (Anoka, Carver, Hennepin or Scott counties)
Eligibility Criteria
Grants can be made to 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions or organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Organizations should have a demonstrated impact or potential for impact in the geography served.
For more information, visit SPMCF.
