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Artist Growth Grants is sponsored by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. Provides funding to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. This is made possible by a grant from the McKnight Foundation.
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Artist Growth Grants - Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Provides up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. “Fata Morgana”, vinyl chainmail sculpture by Lisa Bergh of New London, MN.
Dates & Deadlines for FY 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 ) Request staff draft review by August 5, 2026 Application Deadline: August 19, 2026 Panel Review: September 12, 2026 Board Action: September 22, 2026 Results Notification: September 23-25, 2026 Earliest Project Start Date: October 1, 2026 Estimated Payment Date: October 15, 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 February 3, 2027 Application Deadline: February 17, 2027 Panel Review: March 13, 2027 Board Action: March 23, 2027 Results Notification: March 24-26, 2027 Earliest Project Start Date: April 1, 2027 Estimated Payment Date: April 15, 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 Growth Grant Guidelines FY 2027 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing) FY 2027 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: Artists at any career stage located in the Southwest Minnesota region seeking to advance their skills and artistic career. 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 Growth Grants are due February 17, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Artist Growth Grants is funded by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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