East Central Regional Arts Councilgrant
ECRAC Emergency Relief Fund for Artists
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and culture bearers, age 18+, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have lived at least six months in ECRAC Region 7E (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, or Pine counties, or Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands), and have experienced a qualifying emergency in the past 12 months.
- The Focus: One-time emergency relief for unexpected expenses or loss of income caused by personal/professional emergencies or natural disasters.
- The Funding: $500 one-time gift, paid by check, while funds last.
- Key Requirements: Online application via the ECRAC Grant Portal with artist résumé, recent work sample(s), area of artistic practice, and proof of Region 7E residency.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardThe artist receives a one-time $500 emergency relief grant.
LocationHinckley, MN
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, media arts, literary arts, interdisciplinary arts, design arts, crafts, folk/traditional arts
Age range18–
Application notesApplications must be submitted through the ECRAC online Grant Portal; mail, in-person, and email submissions are not accepted. You must create a portal account, upload requested materials, and may save/return before submitting. Proof of residence in Region 7E is required with the application. ECRAC Board Members are not eligible. Applicants may not receive more than one Emergency Relief Award from ECRAC and may not receive Emergency Relief Funding from more than one Regional Arts Council in Minnesota.
Contactgrantinfo@ecrac.org
East Central Regional Arts Council
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