organization Grants
Photo courtesy Itasca Orchestra & Strings Program, Operating Support Grant Recipient
The Art Project Grant Program provides funding up to $5,000 for organizations throughout the Arrowhead Region. This grant is intended to support relevant, meaningful arts activities that have value to the organization and significant community impact. Applicants may propose general art projects or arts education projects.
Application Opens: February 2, 2026 | Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | Earliest Period Start Date: July 1, 2026
The Operating Support Grant Program provides up to $15,000 of unrestricted funding to arts organizations within the Arrowhead Region. This grant is intended to support core programming and general operations for the organization.
NEW OPPORTUNITY! This grant now features an optional Accessible Arts opportunity for up to $2,000 of additional funding. This Pilot Program is designed to improve overall organization accessibility. Combined with the Operating Support Grant, this total award could provide up to $17,000 of funding towards Operating Support & Accessible Arts.
Application Open: August 4, 2025 | Deadline: September 14, 2025 before 11:59 PM | Earliest Period Start Date: January 1, 2026