The Arts Organization Development program provides funds up to $10,000 to support activities and purchases that contribute to organizational sustainability, growth and improvement of nonprofit arts organizations in Region 7W.
Donor Name: Central MN Arts Board
State: Minnesota
County: Wright County County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/04/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $10,000
Details:
These funds are also available to assist arts groups in establishing 501(c)(3) status. Funding for this program comes from the Minnesota State General Fund and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Outcome
The infrastructure of arts organizations is strengthened through programs, strategies and professional development activities that improve the operations and community impact of regional arts organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be located within the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright and serve Region 7W residents.
- Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations
- Arts groups without nonprofit designation (using a fiscal agent) requesting support for becoming a 501c3 nonprofit
- An arts affiliate operating distinct arts focused programming hosted within a Region 7W public or nonprofit 501c3
The Arts Organization Development Grant is scored using four criteria:
- Artistic Merit & Quality
- Equity & Sustainability
- Demonstrated Need
- Organizational Ability
Ineligible
- For-profit businesses
- Schools
- Organizations that are not arts-focused – indicated by programming, mission, vision and values
- CMAB grant recipients with any overdue final reports
- If awarded, there may be contingencies based on the number of applicant’s open grants.
For more information, visit Central MN Arts Board.