FY27 Creative Connections
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
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- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Amount
- $5,000
- Closes
- Nov 21, 2026 (in 25 days)
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Amount
$5,000
Who can apply
The Creative Connections grant provides up to $5,000 for artistic proposals in Minnesota led by an individual. Proposals must focus on creating access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or Minnesota communities. All eligible individuals may request up to $5,000. Additionally, a portion of funds for this grant will be set aside for individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color (BIPOC); and/or a person with a disability; and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+); and all applicants from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington counties. Individuals may submit only one application. Programs team review applications for eligibility: November to December 2026. Staff send out grant notifications via email to applicants: March 29, 2027…
About this opportunity
Creative Connections The Creative Connections grant provides up to $5,000 for artistic proposals in Minnesota led by an individual. Proposals must focus on creating access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or Minnesota communities. Qualifying proposals will connect Minnesotans with arts and cultural experiences; and/or integrate artists and/or artistic engagement to accomplish a community’s non-arts goals; and/or provide Minnesotans with opportunities for arts learning; and/or pass along expressive cultural traditions. All eligible individuals may request up to $5,000. Additionally, a portion of funds for this grant will be set aside for individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color (BIPOC); and/or a person with a disability; and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgend...