Arts in the Schools Grants
Provides public schools with up to $4,000 for projects such as artist residencies, arts field trips, juried student art exhibits, etc. No cash match required.
Dulcimer residency with artist Ross Sutter at Bert Raney School.
SMAC Arts in the Schools grant workshop webinar: July 18, 2023 noon to 1:00 pm.
- Request staff draft review at least one week before deadline
- 1st of each month, August 2023 – May 2024, or until funds are expended
- Panel Scores: due by the 3rd Monday of the month
- Board Action: 4th Tuesday of the month
- Earliest Project Start Date: the first day of the following month
Example: An application submitted August 20 would be in time for the September 1 deadline, which would have an earliest project start date of October 1.
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 Arts in the Schools Grant Guidelines
FY 2024 Application Questions (editable document for draft writing)
FY 2024 Budget Form (also available within the application)
FY2024 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)
