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Find similar grantsCultural Districts Arts Fund (Pop-Up Art & Culture Activations Program) is sponsored by City of Minneapolis, Arts & Cultural Affairs. This program funds local artists, cultural workers, arts advocates, and arts & culture service organizations to bring arts activities and placemaking opportunities to the seven cultural districts in Minneapolis.
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Cultural Districts Arts Fund We fund local artists, creative entrepreneurs, arts advocates, and arts & culture service organizations to activate cultural districts through arts activations. Cultural Districts Arts Fund Initiative This program funds local artists, cultural workers, arts advocates, and arts & culture service organizations to bring arts activities and placemaking opportunities to the seven cultural districts.
Funding will be available for activations between June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027. The fund supports two distinct programs: Pop-Up Art & Culture Activations Program Offers awards up to $5,000 for a 12‑month period to complete the contract Festivals & Cultural Spaces Activation Program Offers awards up to $16,700 for a 12‑month period to complete the contract Both programs encourage projects that address community needs in 2026.
Funding focuses on community‑led, publicly accessible art projects that uplift communities, support creative place‑making, and strengthen safety, connection, and resilience in Cultural Districts. Priority is given to Minneapolis‑based and regional artists whose work centers care, healing, and community well‑being.
The Cultural Districts Arts Fund (CDAF) is available in the seven Cultural Districts in Minneapolis: 38th Street, Cedar Avenue South, Central Avenue, East Lake Street, Franklin Avenue East, Lowry Avenue North, and West Broadway.
2026 CDAF Festival and Cultural Spaces Activation Program Awardees Franklin Avenue East (ward 6) Lowry Avenue North (ward 4 and ward 5) 38th Street (ward 8 and ward 9) Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center Southside Back in the Day Community Hearts Healing Hearts CPR Freedom Flow - Juneteenth Black Women's Wealth Alliance East Lake Street (ward 8 and ward 9) Highpoint Center for Printmaking Cedar Avenue South (ward 6) The Cedar Cultural Center Afghan Cultural Society of MN 2026 CDAF Pop-Up Art & Cultural Activation Program Awardees Daron Walker / Miki Mosman Franklin Avenue East (ward 6) American Swedish Institute Lowry Avenue North (ward 4 and ward 5) Peb Lub Neej Women's Food and Medicinal Sovereignty Cooperative 38th Street (ward 8 and ward 9) Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis Pillsbury House + Theatre Lundstrum Performing Arts Center Plymouth Christian Youth Center West Broadway Business and Area Coalition East Lake Stre et (ward 8 and ward 9) Caracol Latino Performing Arts Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Avenue South (ward 6) Theatre in the Round Players Minnesota Fringe Festival New proposals for local, artist‑led public art activities and festivals.
Starting a new creative festival or cultural activation program. Expanding an existing arts and culture festival or program. Funds cannot be used to maintain existing programs or projects.
Minnesota residents who live or work in one of the seven Minneapolis Cultural Districts: Artist collectives (informal groups) Businesses and organizations Festivals and Cultural Spaces Activation Program: Offers up to $16,700 per award. Pop‑Up Art Activation Program : Offers up to $5,000 per award. The area within 5 blocks around each Cultural District is also eligible.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Minnesota residents who live or work in one of the seven Minneapolis Cultural Districts or within 5 blocks; individuals, artist collectives, businesses, and organizations qualify. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 (Pop-Up); up to $16,700 (Festivals & Cultural Spaces). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cultural Districts Arts Fund (Pop-Up Art & Culture Activations Program) is funded by City of Minneapolis, Arts & Cultural Affairs. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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