The Arts & Culture Grant provides general operating support to organizations with proven outreach programs serving broad audiences.
Donor Name: Best Buy Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Anoka County (MN), Carver County (MN), Dakota County (MN), Hennepin County (MN), Ramsey County (MN), Scott County (MN), Washington County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Best Buy Foundation™ provides general operating support to enhance the cultural life and vitality of the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Grants are made for operating support for Twin Cities-based arts and culture organizations dedicated to creating, preserving and/or exhibiting visual and performing arts culture.
Overall goals of the Twin Cities Arts & Culture grant program are to:
- Provide general operating support to Twin Cities-based and -serving arts and cultural institutions and organizations.
- Recognize the contributions of Twin Cities-based organizations that have a demonstrated track record of service and the financial management and programming capacity to continue providing service.
- Encourage and increase opportunities for involvement and participation in arts and cultural activities by diverse constituencies.
Funding Information
- Grant Awards Awarded grants will be a minimum of $5,000. The median grant amount is $10,000.
- Grant Period Up to one year of funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible for general operating support:
- Arts and culture organization that is based in and provides services in the Twin Cities 7-county metro area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties).
- Articulated mission statement that is dedicated to arts & culture.
- Qualified 501 (c)(3) nonprofit or tax-exempt public charity with a valid IRS Tax ID.
- Has conducted public programming for at least one year.
- Must be willing to participate in site visits by Best Buy Foundation staff and Twin Cities Fund Committee members.
Ineligible Applicants
- Regranting organizations.
- Applications requesting only supplies or product donations.
- Organizations seeking funds to benefit:
For more information, visit Best Buy Foundation.