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Find similar grantsCycle I closed Oct 6, 2026; Cycle II opens Oct 7, 2026, due Apr 6, 2027.
Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities is sponsored by Springboard for the Arts (Supported by Butler Family Community Foundation). Provides non-competitive direct support for artists with disabilities to create work, expand outreach, and invest in their artistic careers.
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Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities - Springboard For The Arts Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities Inspired by Leslye Orr’s advocacy for “the possibilities of disabilities,” this fund fosters artistry, inclusivity, and community joy. The Leslye Orr Fund provides non-competitive direct support for artists with disabilities in Minnesota to create work and invest in their careers.
Inspired by Leslye Orr’s advocacy for “the possibilities of disabilities,” this fund fosters artistry, inclusivity, and community joy. Grants are $2,000 each, and will be awarded to five artists per funding cycle, selected through a randomized drawing of eligible applicants. Apply for an Artist Grant Applications are open!
Minnesota artists can apply to be randomly selected for a $2,000 grant per funding cycle. The Fund is managed by Springboard and sustained by community support. Your gift, in any amount, makes a big difference.
Thank you for donating! Header Image Credit: portrait of the artist courtesy of her family, photo by Lauren B. Photography.
Butler Family Community Foundation The Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities is supported in part by the Butler Family Community Foundation and by individual contributions. Thank you to our community for your support! Frequently Asked Questions Grants are $2,000 each, and will be awarded to five artists per funding cycle, selected through a randomized drawing of eligible applicants.
April 7, 2026: Cycle I opens for submissions October 6, 2026: Cycle I ends and submissions must be in by 10/6/26 at 11:59 pm October 31, 2026: Recipients are notified October 7, 2026: Cycle II opens for submissions April 6, 2027: Cycle II ends and submissions must be in by 4/6/27 at 11:59 pm April 30, 2027: Recipients are notified Eligibility (must meet all criteria): Self-identify as an artist (any discipline) with a disability* Have an opportunity that can be met with a one-time $2,000 grant.
* Disability is broadly defined and may include cognitive, intellectual, developmental, mobility, visual, hearing, mental health, immunocompromised, members of the Deaf community, artists living with HIV, or others who meet the ADA definition of disability.
an artist based outside Minnesota a current Springboard Rural Regenerator Fellow a Springboard employee, board member, or immediate family member of either Besides filling out the form below, applicants may also apply using the following methods: Uploading or emailing a short video (2-4 minutes) responding to application questions Receiving assistance from another person (in-person, virtually or by phone) to take dictation or complete the application on the applicant’s behalf, including Springboard for the Arts staff.
If you need assistance or would like to use an alternative application form please contact Andy Sturdevant via phone (call/text) at 651-294-0907 or email at andy@springboardforthearts. org . If your application is drawn, you may choose to receive the full amount in a lump sum or over a period of months.
You may also designate a legal guardian or representative to receive the funds on your behalf. We will work out payment details with each selected artist individually. The application asks the following questions: Do you identify as an artist with a disability?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Full-time Minnesota residents who are artists with a disability. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities are due April 6, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities is funded by Springboard for the Arts (Supported by Butler Family Community Foundation). 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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