Arts & Culture Grants in Minnesota

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Who can apply: Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including schools and churches; at least one year of program outcomes; project must align with the Foundation’s primary focus areas; preference for organizations using substantially all grant funds in New Jersey, especially Monmouth and Ocean Counties; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale projects.

Pilot Collaborative Support (for Two Organizations)

From Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council

Who can apply: Projects must include two 501(c)(3)s, government entities, or schools/universities; applicants must be from two separate counties in the region; applications are considered together and both must be awarded or neither.

Arts & Culture Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

Gupta Family Foundation General Grantmaking

From Gupta Family Foundation

Who can apply: Typically US-based IRS 501(c)(3) organizations; foreign organizations may qualify by submitting the GFF Foreign Entity Affidavit. Preference for smaller organizations led by founders or successors who embody original mission; at least 90% of grant monies should reach intended beneficiaries; non-sectarian organizations (no proselytization or affiliation/support by a religious organization).

Arts & Culture Grants

From Wheeler Family Charitable Foundation

Austin Area Foundation General Grants (Austin Legacy Endowment Fund)

From Austin Area Foundation

Who can apply: Organization must be operated for charitable, educational or scientific purposes (no part of funds may benefit private shareholder/individual). Projects must benefit people of Austin, MN. Does not fund multi-year projects.