Arts Education Grant
Minnesota Arts Board
Application materials are now available for the FY 2026 Arts Education grant program. This program is open to eligible individuals and organizational entities.
Arts Education offers project grants to help Minnesotans develop personal relationships with an art form(s) by supporting arts learning experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities.
In this program, funds may be used for age-appropriate classes, workshops, camps, after-school programs, online education programs, community arts education, school residences or partnerships, etc.
Applicants may request between $5,000 – $35,000.
The Arts Board will host a virtual Information Session for potential applicants to learn more about the program purpose and application process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions with the program officer at the end of the session. See below for more information.
Details, including full program guidelines, eligibility, and resources for applicants can be found on the Arts Education program page.
Important Dates
January 10, 2025: Virtual Information Session and Q & A. This will be a real-time virtual session. It will be recorded and available for later viewing.
February 7, 2025: Application deadline; all application materials must be submitted before 4:30 p.m.
August 2025: Arts Board approves grant awards.
October 2025 – September 2026: All funded activities must take place within these dates.
Questions?
Contact information for Arts Board staff can be found on the program page.
Potential applicants are encouraged to review all application materials and resources on the program page before beginning an application.