Metropolitan Regional Arts Councilgrant
MRAC Creative Connections
- Who Can Apply: Individuals whose primary residential address is in Minnesota's seven-county Twin Cities metro (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington), who are US citizens or permanent residents, have lived there at least six months before the deadline, and will remain for the whole grant period.
- The Focus: Individual-led artistic proposals that create access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or engage Minnesota communities; at least three Minnesotans other than the applicant must participate as beneficiaries.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through MRAC's Submittable. The full Grant Overview and Application Instructions for this round were not yet posted (MRAC posts them one month before the grant opens); check the program page before applying.
Applications openOctober 26, 2026
DeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026
Awardup to $5,000
LocationTwin Cities metro (seven counties), MN
ParticipationOn-site
Application notesApplication window opens October 26, 2026; application assistance ends November 20, 2026, 5 pm. MRAC staff answer program questions only once the window opens (creativeconnections@mrac.org). The detailed Grant Overview and Application Instructions are posted on the program page before opening. Applications are submitted through MRAC's Submittable.
Contactcreativeconnections@mrac.org
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Organization based in St. Paul