Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilgrant
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Artist Equity Grants
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- Who Can Apply: Artists at any career stage who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color; LGBTQIA2S+; a person with a disability; or a veteran, and who are permanent residents (6+ months, age 18+) of the SW MN Arts Council 18-county region plus two tribal nations.
- The Focus: Project funding to develop artistic skills and career, expand audience, and increase ability to live and work in southwest Minnesota; all arts disciplines accepted.
- The Funding: Up to $4,000 per grant (taxable income); funded by the McKnight Foundation.
- Key Requirements: Project description with timeline, project budget, artist resume or bio, work samples (up to 10 images, 10 pages of writing, or 5 minutes of audio/video, via upload or link), and responses on feasibility, experience, and artistic growth; optional supplemental materials. Submit online, by email, or on paper.
DeadlineWednesday, March 17, 2027
Awardup to $4,000
LocationMarshall, MN
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range18–
Application notesApplications may be submitted through the online grant system, as a Word document by email, or on paper by mail/drop-off. Contact staff for a draft review or accommodations. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. Projects must conclude no later than June 30, 2028. SMAC board members, staff, and their household members are ineligible; artists with overdue final reports or another pending SMAC individual grant may not apply.
Contactinfo@swmnarts.org
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Organization based in Marshall