FY26 Emergency Relief Fund
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
About this opportunity
Emergency Relief Fund The Emergency Relief Fund provides $500 for short-term, rapid relief to artists facing unexpected lost income or expenses due to personal/professional emergencies or natural disasters. Grant awards will be randomly selected for funding within seven (7) days of each round deadline. A portion of funds for this grant will be set aside for artists 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 individuals from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington counties regardless of identity. Contacts Email: [email protected] Program Director: Ryan Werdon Emergency Relief Fund important dates: Round 5: February 16–March 13, 2026 Round 6: March 16–Ap...