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Applications Due February 28 for Arts Grants for Organizations and Non-Profits
News, 2026, Resources Kristin Eggerling News, 2026, Resources Kristin Eggerling

Applications Due February 28 for Arts Grants for Organizations and Non-Profits

Looking for funding for public art or summer music or theater?

Start Your Arts Project Grant Application Now — Upcoming Deadline is Feb 28 for Arts Project Grants for Organizations

FREE Grant Writing Session on Thursday, Feb 12 at 4 PM

It’s time to start your application for arts project grants. Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31, October 31, February 28, and April 30. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds, and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota. 

Organizational arts activities funded through this very important grant opportunity includes festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities. 

Do you need assistance writing your grant? We offer a free grant writing session before every grant deadline. There is a session on Thursday, February 12 at 4 PM that you can join via Zoom or in person at our office. You must RSVP to attend.

To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.

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Individual Artist Grant Deadline Added — Apply by January 15
News, Grants, 2026 Kristin Eggerling News, Grants, 2026 Kristin Eggerling

Individual Artist Grant Deadline Added — Apply by January 15

Are you a non-hobby artist who makes most of your income from your art? We have funding available! Apply Now for an Individual Artist Grant!

There is an additional grant deadline of January 15 for Individual Artist Grants for $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually with $1,500 going to four individuals; $3,000 going to three individuals and $5,000 going to three individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation and the State of Minnesota. 

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Apply Now for an Individual Artist Grant! November 15 Deadline
News, 2025, Resources Kristin Eggerling News, 2025, Resources Kristin Eggerling

Apply Now for an Individual Artist Grant! November 15 Deadline

Apply Now for an

Individual Artist Grant

Submit Your Individual Artist Grant Application Now — Upcoming Deadline is November 15!

Applications are open for Individual Artist Grants for $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500 and have a November 15 deadline. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. Start your application now!

Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually with $1,500 going to four individuals; $3,000 going to three individuals and $5,000 going to three individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation and the State of Minnesota. 

There is a grant writing workshop on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 AM that is mainly for Individual Applicants.

Free Grant Writing Workshops are on zoom -- contact our office for a link. You can also come to our office in Warren and attend from our grant writing station.

This free grant writing session is offered to help you write your grant application or to answer any questions. You can attend via Zoom or at our office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend.

To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.

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Applications Due October 31 for Arts Grants for Organizations and Non-Profits
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Applications Due October 31 for Arts Grants for Organizations and Non-Profits

Submit Your Arts Project Grant Application Now — Upcoming Deadline is Oct 31 for Arts Project Grants for Organizations

It’s time to submit your application for arts project grants. Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31, October 31, February 28, and April 30. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds, and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota. 

 

Organizational arts activities funded through this very important grant opportunity includes festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities. 

To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.

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Attention: NW Minnesota Schools Arts Equipment for Schools Grant Deadline is September 30
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Attention: NW Minnesota Schools Arts Equipment for Schools Grant Deadline is September 30

ARTS GRANT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS

Deadline for Arts Equipment Grants for Schools is

September 30

Grant Writing Workshop is Sept 22 at 4 PM

Arts Equipment Grants. Did you know that schools can apply to purchase artistic equipment for your visual art, performing art, media arts, or creative writing departments? Grants are for up to $3,000 with a 25% cash match. The competitive deadline is September 30, first come first served. Equipment that is used solely for the pursuit of arts like a kiln or theater lights, or a band instrument has a better chance of being funded.

Artist Residency Grants. Schools can also apply now for an Artist Residency grant of $3,000. Our teaching artist roster is a great resource to view artists available to teach in our area and is available on our website at www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org under the artists tab. Another resource to find teaching artists is COMPAS. To apply, schools fill out an application showing interest in funding, then requests are made with add-on forms within the on-line grant software for specific project funding requests.

Schools can initially apply for 2 residencies. Then, based on remaining funding, can request up to 4 residencies total. Each residency requires a 10% cash match.

Click the Grant Login button at the top right of our website www.nwartscouncil.org to start your application.

We are holding a free grant writing training session on Monday, September 22 at 4 PM to answer questions and help you with your application. Workshop is on zoom -- contact our office for a link. You can also come to our office in Warren and attend from our grant writing station. Want to work on your application before that? Reach out to our office with questions.

218-745-8886, ext 1, www.NWArtsCouncil.org

director@nwartscouncil.org

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Deadlines for Arts Grants for Organizations
News, 2025, Resources, Grants Kristin Eggerling News, 2025, Resources, Grants Kristin Eggerling

Deadlines for Arts Grants for Organizations

Arts Grants Applications have Upcoming Deadline for Organizations

Applications Open July 1 

Deadline to Apply is July 31

Free Grant Writing Session Wednesday, July 16 at 2 PM

 

Applications open July 1 for government entities and nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. 

 

Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31, October 31, and February 28. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota. 

 

Organizational arts activities funded through this very important grant opportunity includes festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities. 

 

There is a free grant writing session on Wednesday, July 16 at 2 PM to help you write your grant application or answer any questions. You can attend via Zoom or at our office in Warren. You must RSVP!

  

To learn more about grant programs and start an application click on the grants tab at the top of our website. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886.

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Apply Now for Individual Artist Grant — Deadline is November 30!
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Apply Now for Individual Artist Grant — Deadline is November 30!

Deadline for Individual Artist Grants is Coming Soon

November 30 for $5,000 and $1,500 Grants

Free Grant Writing Session on November 4

Applications are open for arts grants to individuals from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

This year both the individual Artist Grants for $5,000 and $1,500 have a November 30 deadline. Quick turnaround grants for $500 are also available on an ongoing basis. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually with $1,500 going to four individuals and $5,000 going to four individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation. 

Individuals absolutely must reside in our region (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during your entire grant year (2025). In the case of college students, your school or your home mailing address must be in our region. You will have to show proof of residency, usually your driver’s license. 

On Monday, November 4 at 4 PM, we are offering a grant training workshop via Zoom or in person at the NWMAC office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend. Email director@nwartscouncil.org to RSVP or with questions. Don’t let your questions about the grant process keep you from applying! We are here to help. This is a great opportunity to come to our office and work on your grant in our grant writing space.

To learn more about our grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886.

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