Artist Emergency Relief Fund (AERF)
Funder Central Minnesota Arts Board
Due Date Sep 29, 2026
AERF provides $500 in support for individual artists or culture-bearers who are facing loss of income or unexpected expenses related to an emergency.
At a Glance
Amount
$500
Applicant Location
Region 7W: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County in Minnesota
Fund Types
- Emergency Relief
Disciplines
- Dance
- Design
- Film / Video
- Folk & Traditional Arts
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- Literature
- Media Arts
- Music
- Other
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
What Is It?
Practical Links
Who Can Apply?
A self-proclaimed and active artist or culture-bearer at least 18 years of age. Current resident of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County and a resident of Minnesota for a minimum of six months prior to application.
When To Apply?
Due Date: Sep 29, 2026
About the Funder
Central Minnesota Arts Board
Local Government
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A regional arts council in central Minnesota that provides grants to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.
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