Emergency Relief Funds for Artists
Provides $500 of short-term relief to artists facing housing, healthcare, income, transportation, legal, or property loss emergencies that impact their wellbeing or ability to work.
Dates & Deadlines
(April 2026 – February 2027)
Round 1
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Results Notification: May 6, 2026
- Awardee Acceptance: May 18, 2026
- Board Release of Funds: May 26, 2026
- Payments Issued: May 29, 2026
Using the Grant System
Learn how to use the system to apply for and manage your request, including a tour of the new dashboard.
Application Questions
Editable document for draft writing.
Round 2
- Application Deadline: August 1, 2026
- Results Notification: August 6, 2026
- Awardee Acceptance: August 17, 2026
- Board Release of Funds: August 25, 2026
- Payments Issued: August 31, 2026
Round 3
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
- Results Notification: November 6, 2026
- Awardee Acceptance: November 16, 2026
- Board Release of Funds: November 24, 2026
- Payments Issued: November 30, 2026
Round 4
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
- Results Notification: February 5, 2027
- Awardee Acceptance: February 16, 2027
- Board Release of Funds: February 23, 2027
- Payments Issued: February 26, 2027
How to Apply
Applicants may fill out and submit their application in several ways:
- through our online grant system
- in a Word document (see resources above), 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.
