Arts Education

Overview

This pilot program helps Minnesotans develop personal relationships with an art form(s) by supporting learning experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities. Project grant funds may be used for age-appropriate classes, workshops, camps, after-school programs, arts field trips, online education programs, arts education programs in community settings, school residencies or partnerships, or other programs that help participants develop their creativity and artistic skills by learning an art form.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: February 6, 2026, before 4:30 p.m.
• Grant awards approved: August 2026 board meeting
• Grant period: October 2026 - September 2027

Who Can Apply

• Individuals: Artists working in dance, media arts, music, photography, poetry, prose, theater, or two- and three-dimensional visual art; or culture bearers trained by traditional elders or master artists
• Organizations: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt arts organizations; nonarts organizations regularly offering arts programming; units of state, local, or tribal government; public schools or school districts; arts affiliates of nonprofits or public entities; arts groups without 501(c)(3) status with a Minnesota fiscal sponsor
• An individual may submit an application in only one program (Creative Individuals, Arts Experiences, Arts Education, or Cultural Expression)
• An organization may submit an application in only one program (Arts Experiences, Arts Education, or Cultural Expression)

Grant Range

• Applicants may request between $5,000 - $35,000
• No cash match required

Application Process

All applicants are required to use the WebGrants system to apply and will submit all materials electronically. Registration is required before beginning an application.

Resources for Applicants