Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants
Provides up to $10,000 to arts organizations for the purchase of equipment items and facilities improvements that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to serve the arts needs of the SMAC region.
Prairie Arts Continuum in Windom, MN purchased new wireless microphones and storage.
One Round
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- Request staff draft review by November 25, 2026
- Application Deadline: December 9, 2026
- Panel Review: January 9, 2027
- Board Action: January 26, 2027
- Results Notification: January 27-29, 2027
- Earliest Project Start Date: February 1, 2027
- Estimated Payment Date: February 15, 2027 (if contract completed)
SMAC Grant ProcessÂ
Learn what to expect when applying for and receiving a grant.
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Using the Grant System
Learn how to use the system to apply for and manage your grant, including a tour of the new dashboard.
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:Â 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.Â
Materials for FY 2027
(July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
FY 2027 Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grant Guidelines
FY 2027 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)
FY 2027 Budget Form (also available within the application)
FY 2027 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)
