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Arts Organization Development Program

Funder Central Minnesota Arts Board

Due Date Oct 21, 2026

The Arts Organization Development program supports activities and purchases that contribute to organizational sustainability, growth and improvement of nonprofit arts organizations in Region 7W.

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At a Glance

Amount

$1 - $10,000

Applicant Location

Region 7W, the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright

Fund Types

  • Accessibility
  • Capacity Building
  • Equipment / Technology
  • Materials / Supplies
  • Professional Development / Education

Disciplines

  • Dance
  • Design
  • Film / Video
  • Folk & Traditional Arts
  • Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Literature
  • Media Arts
  • Music
  • Other
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts

What Is It?

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. These funds are also available to assist arts groups in establishing 501(c)(3) status. Proposals must focus on organizational improvement that supports long-term capacity and the delivery of arts programming.

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Who Can Apply?

Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations; arts groups with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship requesting support for becoming a 501c3 nonprofit; an arts affiliate operating distinct arts focused programming hosted within a Region 7W public or nonprofit 501c3

When To Apply?

Due Date: Oct 21, 2026

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About the Funder

Central Minnesota Arts Board

Local Government

Foley

About

A regional arts council in central Minnesota that provides grants to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.

Website

https://www.centralmnartsboard.org/

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