Artist Growth Grants
Provides up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career.
“Fata Morgana”, vinyl chainmail sculpture by Lisa Bergh of New London, MN.
Round 1
- Request staff draft review by August 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: August 19, 2026
- Panel Review: September 12, 2026
- Board Action: September 22, 2026
- Results Notification: September 23-25, 2026
- Earliest Project Start Date: October 1, 2026
- Estimated Payment Date: October 15, 2026 (if contract completed)
SMAC Grant Process
Learn what to expect when applying for and receiving a grant.
Using the Grant System
Learn how to use the system to apply for and manage your grant, including a tour of the new dashboard.
Round 2
- Request staff draft review by February 3, 2027
- Application Deadline: February 17, 2027
- Panel Review: March 13, 2027
- Board Action: March 23, 2027
- Results Notification: March 24-26, 2027
- Earliest Project Start Date: April 1, 2027
- Estimated Payment Date: April 15, 2027 (if contract completed)
How to Apply
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.
Materials for FY 2027
(July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
FY 2027 Artist Growth Grant Guidelines
FY 2027 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)
FY 2027 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)
