Art Project Grants
Provides organizations in the SMAC region with up to $7,000 in matching funds to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance and appreciation of the arts. No cash match required in fiscal year 2024.
Rhythm of the River music festival in Jackson MN
Round 1
SMAC Art Project grant workshop webinar: June 20, 2023, noon to 1:00 pm.
- Request staff draft review by July 12, 2023
- Application Deadline: July 26, 2023
- Panel Review: August 19, 2023
- Board Action: August 22, 2023
- Earliest project start date: September 1, 2023
Round 2
- Request staff draft review by October 25, 2023
- Application Deadline: November 8, 2023
- Panel Review: December 2, 2023
- Board Action: December 14, 2023
- Earliest project start date: January 1, 2024
Round 3
- Request staff draft review by February 28, 2024
- Application Deadline: March 13, 2024
- Panel Review: April 6, 2024
- Board Action: April 23, 2024
- Earliest project start date: May 1, 2024
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 2024
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
FY 2024 Art Project Grant Guidelines
FY 2024 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)
FY 2024 Budget Form (also available within the application)
FY 2024 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)
