Minnesota State Arts Board Grant Opportunity

FY 2025 Cultural Expression

Application materials are now available for the Cultural Expression grant program. This program is open to individuals and organizations.

Cultural Expression grants support activities that share, explore, pass on, express, or celebrate culture through the arts. Culture may be defined by a common ethnicity, tribal affiliation, geographic or regional identity, occupation, language, or recreation. Traditional and contemporary forms of cultural expression may be funded in this program. Funds could be used to support practicing a cultural art form; presenting cultural festivals, community celebrations, performances, media or exhibitions; offering demonstrations; or passing on cultural traditions through apprenticeships or documentation.

Applicants may request between $5,000 - $35,000.

Applications must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024.

The Arts Board will host a virtual information session on June 5 for potential applicants to learn more about the program purpose and application process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions with program officers at the end of the session.

Details, including full program guidelines, eligibility, and resources for applicants can be found on the Arts Experiences program web page.

Cultural Expression Program Page

Important Dates:

June 5, 2024: Virtual Information Session and Q & A. This will be a real-time virtual session. It will also be recorded and available for later viewing.

July 12, 2024: Application deadline; all application materials must be submitted before 4:30 p.m.

January 2025: Arts Board approves grant awards.

March 2025 - February 2026: All funded activities must take place within these dates.

Questions? Visit this page arts.state.mn.us/grants/cultural-expression.htm