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Find similar grantsArtist Equity Grants is sponsored by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. This grant provides funding to artists who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color; LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; or veterans for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career.
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Artist Equity Grants - Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Provides up to $4,000 to artists who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color; LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; or veterans for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. Daniel Jimenez of Madison, MN received a grant to create a studio album, “Raíces y Ritmos: A Cross-Cultural Jazz Album.
” Dates & Deadlines for FY 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) Request staff draft review by September 2, 2026 Application Deadline: September 16, 2026 Panel Review: October 13, 2026 Board Action: October 27, 2026 Results Notification: October 28-30, 2026 Earliest Project Start Date: November 1, 2026 Estimated Payment Date: November 13, 2026 (if contract completed) Learn what to expect when applying for and receiving a grant.
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Grant Workshops for FY 2027 Request staff draft review by March 3, 2027 Application Deadline: March 17, 2027 Panel Review: April 13, 2027 Board Action: April 27, 2027 Results Notification: April 28-30, 2027 Earliest Project Start Date: May 1, 2027 Estimated Payment Date: May 14, 2027 (if contract completed) Applicants may fill out and submit their application in several ways: through our online grant system in a Word document (see materials below), submitted by email to info@swmnarts.
org , along with required attachments on paper with required attachments, submitted by mail (PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258) or contact us to arrange drop-off. Contact us to request a paper application: info@swmnarts. org , 800-622-5284.
Have questions or need help? SW MN Arts Council grants administrator Caroline Koska is available to meet with you by phone, web conference or in person in Marshall to answer your questions on grant eligibility and using the application system or to review a draft of your application.
Schedule Time With Caroline (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) FY 2027 Artist Equity Grant Guidelines FY 2027 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing) FY2027 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing) Video Tutorial for Online Grant System Enter your email address here...
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color; LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; or veterans living in the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council's service region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Artist Equity Grants are due March 17, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Artist Equity Grants is funded by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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