Minnesota State Arts Board FY 2019 Cultural Community Partnership grant

The FY 2019 Cultural Community Partnership grant program is now open for application. The FY 2019 Cultural Community Partnership Program Overview and Application Instructions are available on the Arts Board Web site.

The Cultural Community Partnership grant program is designed to enhance the careers of individual artists of color. Artists, at any stage in their careers, can apply for grants to help support collaborative projects. Applicants can collaborate on a project with another Minnesota artist of color or with a Minnesota nonprofit organization.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, September 21, 2018. Please note that applications must be submitted and accepted before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

Proposed projects must take place between March 1, 2019, and February 29, 2020.

First time applicants are encouraged to carefully review the program’s overview and application instructions and then call program officer Sherrie Fernandez-Williams prior to beginning an application. She can be reached at (651) 215-1626, toll-free at (800) 866-2787, or via e-mail at sherrie.fernandez-williams@arts. state.mn.us

The Arts Board uses WebGrants, an online grants management system, for all applications. Registration is required of all applicants before beginning an application to any Arts Board program. It is only necessary to register once. To register, visit the Arts Board Web site. Scroll down the home page to WebGrants instructions and registration information.

The Arts Board is offering a free online information session about the FY 2019 Cultural Community Partnership grant opportunity on Thursday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m. Learn more.