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Find similar grantsThe Next Step Fund is sponsored by Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Providing up to $6,000 to individual artists for proposals that would help them sustain the trajectory of their artistic career, overcome a barrier to success, and/or leverage a beneficial career opportunity. Applicants may be at any stage in their career, but must be able to provide work samples of their own original art. This grant is made possible with support from the McKnight Foundation.
Have an idea for an arts project or program that fits the description above? First review a few basics with these frequently asked questions. Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria: Identify as an artist, working in any discipline, at any stage in their career, and have evidence of artistic output indicative of their career stage. Be able to submit work samples of their own artwork. Artists should have had decision-making authority over the artwork depicted in the work samples.
Maintain a primary residential street address in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington county (P. O. boxes are not accepted).
Eligible applicants must reside in the seven-county metro region for at least six (6) months prior to the application deadline and continue to do so for the entirety of their proposed grant period. If a grantee moves away during that time, MRAC may recall the grant funds. Be at least 18 years of age on the grant deadline date.
What is the purpose of this grant? Requests must outline strategies that will help the applicant sustain the trajectory of their artistic career, overcome a barrier to success, and/or leverage a beneficial career opportunity. Requests should be appropriate to the career stage of the applicant and in alignment with their stated goals.
Examples of what applicants may seek support for include: Learning new skills to adapt, transition, or expand their creative process or artistic practice Professionalizing or increasing artistic output and quality Researching, producing, or presenting new creative work Developing a business plan, promotional materials, and/or documentation of a creative portfolio Where can my proposal happen?
There are no restrictions on where applicants can execute their proposals. However, they must maintain their primary residence in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington county (P. O.
boxes are not accepted) for at least six (6) months prior to the application deadline and continue to reside in this region for the entirety of their proposal period. Powered by HTML5 Responsive FAQ Application Assistance Ends Header 1: Keila Anali Saucedo, Brujeria for Beginners , 2021, courtesy 20% Theater Company. Header 2: CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, Caponi Art Park’s Theater in the Woods, 2010, photo: Corey Pressgrove.
Header 3 (left to right): Impulse , Manifest Dance, 2022, Minnesota Fringe Virtual Festival, and BalletMN, Mozart 40th, 2017–2018. Send Mail: PO Box 4644 St. Paul, MN 55104 General Voice Mailbox: 651-645-0402 Email General Questions: info@mrac.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota. Applicants must be able to provide work samples of their own original art. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Next Step Fund is funded by Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington and Minnesota. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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