Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilgrant
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Artist Growth Grants (Southwest Minnesota)
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- Who Can Apply: Artists at any career stage, 18+ by contract signing, who have permanently resided for at least six months in SMAC's 18-county southwest Minnesota region or the Upper/Lower Sioux Community.
- The Focus: Projects that advance artistic skills and career, expand audience, and increase the artist's ability to live and work in the region; all arts disciplines accepted.
- The Funding: Up to $4,000 grant (taxable income).
- Key Requirements: Project budget, artist resume or bio, and work samples (attachments or links), plus application questions on feasibility, experience in the artform, and contribution to artistic growth; optional supplemental materials.
DeadlineWednesday, February 17, 2027
Awardup to $4,000
Program datesRound 2 earliest project start date April 1, 2027; projects must conclude no later than June 30, 2028
LocationMN
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range18–
Application notesApply via SMAC's online grant system, by Word document emailed to info@swmnarts.org with required attachments, or on paper mailed to PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258. Request a staff draft review by February 3, 2027 for Round 2. Incomplete applications get 48 hours to correct after eligibility check. Accommodations such as audio or video responses available on request.
Contactinfo@swmnarts.org
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Organization based in Marshall