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Public Art Grants - Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Provides organizations and city, county, or tribal governments with up to $20,000 for large-scale physical public art projects that will leave an arts legacy in southwest MN. The project should result in sustainable arts access in the community, with a continuing impact over several years.
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Dates & Deadlines for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) Request staff draft review by November 26, 2025 Application Deadline: December 10, 2025 Panel Review: January 8, 2026 Board Action: January 27, 2026 Earliest project start date: February 1, 2026 Request staff draft review by March 11, 2025 Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 Panel Review: April 16, 2026 Board Action: April 28, 2026 Earliest project start date: May 1, 2026 Learn what to expect when applying for and receiving a grant.
Learn how to use the system to apply for and manage your grant, including a tour of the new dashboard. Grant Workshops for FY 2026 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, 2025 – June 30, 2026) FY 2026 Public Art Grant Guidelines FY 2026 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing) FY 2026 Budget Form (also available within the application) FY 2026 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: Organizations and city, county, or tribal governments in southwest Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The most recent published deadline was March 25, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Public Art 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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Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.
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