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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant

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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant — Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Nancyjane Huehl of Tyler, MN purchased art supplies and materials & tools to frame her own work.
  • Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are permanent residents of SMAC's 18-county southwest Minnesota region (Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine) or the Upper Sioux or Lower Sioux Community, resident for at least six months before applying. All disciplines and career stages.
  • The Focus: Quick support for creating new work (supplies, equipment, space, research, artist time), sharing work (framing, recording, portfolio, website), artistic/professional development (mentor, workshop, class, conference) or small artist-led community projects.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,000 per grant (taxable income); funds issued after the grant contract is signed, estimated the 15th of the month after the board decision.
  • Key Requirements: Application (online, Word document by email to info@swmnarts.org, or paper by mail) with a project budget, artist résumé or bio and work samples optional supplemental information. Scored on ability to accomplish the project (38%) and contribution to the artist's growth (62%).
DeadlineSunday, November 1, 2026
AwardUp to $1,000 (grant funding counts as taxable income)
LocationMarshall, MN
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range18–
Application notesApplicants may request a staff draft review at least one week before the deadline. Applications can be submitted through the online grant system, as a Word document by email to info@swmnarts.org with required attachments, or on paper by mail (PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258). Contact info@swmnarts.org or 800-622-5284 to request a paper application. Post-selection obligations: Final report within 60 days of the project end date.
Contactinfo@swmnarts.org
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