The East Central Regional Arts Council's mission is to support the arts and bring the life enhancing values they afford to all Region 7E residents. ECRAC is committed to providing opportunities for all in the arts by fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in our organization and in the Region 7E arts community.
A recurring pattern in East Central Regional Arts Council’s recent grantmaking is large project support to arts organizations and public-facing community groups across Region 7E. The biggest award in the file is $55,567 to Franconia Sculpture Park for an art project grant, followed by $40,000 to the same grantee the year before, showing support that can extend beyond a single award cycle. The council also backed Walker Methodist Levande with $24,500 in 2024 and $21,300 in 2023, indicating repeated funding for arts projects in Cambridge. Other sizable project grants went to Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community, Unexpected Company Chorale, and several city-based recipients in east-central Minnesota. The grant list shows a mix of cultural venues, municipal arts efforts, historical organizations, and school-linked arts work. That mix fits the council’s stated mission to support the arts for Region 7E residents and to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the local arts community. The council’s recent awards are concentrated in Minnesota and are directed to organizations rather than individuals.
Arts project funding is the clearest theme in the recent grants. East Central Regional Arts Council gave $20,758 to Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community for an art project grant and $19,038 to Unexpected Company Chorale for the same grant type. Municipal arts programming also appears in the file: the council awarded $15,000 to City of Isanti and $14,500 to City of Pine City for art projects. School-based arts support is another visible strand. Hinckley-finlayson Public Schools received $5,500 for an art project grant, and the council also runs an Art in Our Schools Grant program for organizations supporting art projects in schools. Community heritage and civic arts uses show up in awards to the Chisago County Historical Society and the City of Mora.
Recent grants cluster around a typical award size in the low five figures, with a p25 of $10,607, a median of $14,750, and a p75 of $15,000. The file shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including Franconia Sculpture Park, Walker Methodist Levande, Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community, and City of Mora. That pattern suggests short-term or project-based support rather than permanent operating commitments. The council is a regular funder, not a DAF, and the grants shown are one-time or short-term awards tied to specific projects.
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Most grants fall between $11K and $15K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$15K
MARY MINNICK-DANIELS
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All of the recent grants in the file went to recipients in Minnesota, with 100% of grants landing in the HQ state. The most visible recipient cities include Frania? Wait fix. Cities such as Cambridge, Pine City, Hinckley, North Branch, Mora, and Lindstrom appear multiple times. Recent awards also reached Wyoming, Princeton, Braham, Onamia, Sandstone, and Isanti, showing a regional footprint centered on east-central Minnesota rather than one city alone.
The recent grants show support for nonprofit arts organizations, community arts groups, and public-sector recipients such as city governments and schools. Examples in the file include arts councils, chorales, sculpture and art centers, historical societies, and school districts or public schools.
Typical awards are in the low five figures. The grant-size distribution in the file shows a p25 of $10,607, a median of $14,750, and a p75 of $15,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Franconia Sculpture Park, Walker Methodist Levande, Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community, City of Mora, and City of North Branch. That indicates repeated project support for some organizations.
The active programs point to operating support, school art projects, legacy/community arts grants, emergency resiliency support, professional development scholarships, and Zoom Pro reimbursement. Recent grants also show arts projects tied to municipalities, schools, heritage groups, and community arts organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from East Central Regional Arts Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations located in Minnesota Region 7E may apply for art grant funds.
Deadline: Upcoming ECRAC arts grant deadlines include October 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Who can apply: Groups, organizations, nonprofits, and units of government sponsoring or organizing local or regional arts projects in Region 7E may apply.
Deadline: Upcoming ECRAC arts grant deadlines include October 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Who can apply: Organizations and eligible entities located in Minnesota Region 7E may apply for arts projects. The grant is intended to enhance existing arts curriculum in educational facilities.
Deadline: Upcoming ECRAC arts grant deadlines include October 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations located in Minnesota Region 7E may apply for organizational arts funding.
Deadline: Upcoming ECRAC arts grant deadlines include October 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Who can apply: Past, current, or new ECRAC grantees that are eligible arts organizations in Region 7E may apply.
Deadline: Available through June 30, 2027, or until funding is depleted; rolling applications are reviewed on a priority basis.
Who can apply: Groups of artists or arts organizations in Region 7E; details available from ECRAC staff.
Deadline: Available through June 30, 2026 or until funding is depleted
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY | WYOMING, MN | $60,132 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK | FRANCONIA, MN | $29,600 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL | PINE CITY, MN | $21,675 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE | LINDSTROM, MN | $21,150 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| KANABEC COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | MORA, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| NORTH BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NORTH BRANCH, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF LINDSTROM | LINDSTROM, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| MILLE LACS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | PRINCETON, MN | $19,134 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRIDE | BRAHAM, MN | $17,200 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF HINCKLEY | HINCKLEY, MN | $16,500 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF NORTH BRANCH | NORTH BRANCH, MN | $16,310 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| MILACA RECFEST & ACTIVITIES | MILACA, MN | $15,734 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | PINE CITY, MN | $15,600 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF MORA | MORA, MN | $13,659 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| KANABEC COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE | MORA, MN | $11,341 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF RUSH CITY | RUSH CITY, MN | $11,050 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PLAY INC ARTS | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $10,800 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| BEAR PAWS CULTURAL ART | HINCKLEY, MN | $10,740 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| 210 GALLERY AND ART CENTER | SANDSTONE, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| MILACA FINE ARTS COUNCIL | MILACA, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF ISANTI | ISANTI, MN | $9,600 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF ONAMIA | ONAMIA, MN | $9,540 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| VIVIE FOUNDATION | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $7,766 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CITY HERITAGE PLAYERS | PINE CITY, MN | $5,428 | 2026 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY | WYOMING, MN | $71,907 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK | FRANCONIA, MN | $62,328 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| OLD SCHOOL ART CENTER DBA 210 GALLERY AND ART CENTER | SANDSTONE, MN | $29,000 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| WALKER METHODIST LEVANDE | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $23,681 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL | PINE CITY, MN | $21,123 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| ONE HEARTLAND INC | WILLOW RIVER, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| NORTH WOODS AND WATER OF THE ST CROIX HERITAGE AREA | TAYLORS FALLS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | ART PROJECT(S) |
| UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE | LINDSTROM, MN | $19,466 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| MILLE LACS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | PRINCETON, MN | $15,830 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | PINE CITY, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF HINCKLEY | HINCKLEY, MN | $14,650 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF MORA | MORA, MN | $12,656 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRIDE | BRAHAM, MN | $11,825 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF NORTH BRANCH | NORTH BRANCH, MN | $11,810 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | PINE CITY, MN | $11,200 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF ISANTI | ISANTI, MN | $10,686 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PLAY INC ARTS | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF ONAMIA | ONAMIA, MN | $8,395 | 2025 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK | FRANCONIA, MN | $55,567 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| WALKER METHODIST LEVANDE | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $24,500 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY | WYOMING, MN | $20,758 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE | LINDSTROM, MN | $19,038 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| CITY OF ISANTI | ISANTI, MN | $15,000 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | PINE CITY, MN | $15,000 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PLAY INC ARTS | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $15,000 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
| PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL | PINE CITY, MN | $15,000 | 2024 | ART PROJECT GRANT(S) |
WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY
$60,132ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
$21,675ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE
$21,150ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
NORTH BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$20,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF LINDSTROM
$20,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
MILLE LACS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
$19,134ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRIDE
$17,200ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF HINCKLEY
$16,500ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
$16,310ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
MILACA RECFEST & ACTIVITIES
$15,734ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$15,600ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF MORA
$13,659ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF RUSH CITY
$11,050ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PLAY INC ARTS
$10,800ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
BEAR PAWS CULTURAL ART
$10,740ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
210 GALLERY AND ART CENTER
$10,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
MILACA FINE ARTS COUNCIL
$10,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF ISANTI
$9,600ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF ONAMIA
$9,540ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
VIVIE FOUNDATION
$7,766ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CITY HERITAGE PLAYERS
$5,428ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY
$71,907ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
OLD SCHOOL ART CENTER DBA 210 GALLERY AND ART CENTER
$29,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
WALKER METHODIST LEVANDE
$23,681ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
$21,123ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
NORTH WOODS AND WATER OF THE ST CROIX HERITAGE AREA
$20,000ART PROJECT(S)
UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE
$19,466ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
MILLE LACS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
$15,830ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
$15,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF HINCKLEY
$14,650ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF MORA
$12,656ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRIDE
$11,825ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
$11,810ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$11,200ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF ISANTI
$10,686ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PLAY INC ARTS
$10,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF ONAMIA
$8,395ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
WALKER METHODIST LEVANDE
$24,500ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY
$20,758ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
UNEXPECTED COMPANY CHORALE
$19,038ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
CITY OF ISANTI
$15,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
$15,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PLAY INC ARTS
$15,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
$15,000ART PROJECT GRANT(S)
