Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council: Grant Programs

The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council offers six granting programs with State of Minnesota and
McKnight Foundation funding. You have the following options to request an application:

• call Brenda Flintrop, Executive Director at 1-800-298-1254 and request materials

• e-mail a request to plrac@hickorytech.net

• download the programs guidelines and application to Acrobat Reader OR Microsoft Word for printing; each file is listed under the brief program description below.

Grants Available

• Arts Project - $1,800 and $2,500
• Small Arts Project - $700
• Arts-in-Education - $700
• PLRAC/McKnight Capital for Organizations - $1,500
• PLRAC/McKnight Emerging Artist - $1,000
• PLRAC/McKnight Fellowship - $2,000

Arts Project Grant:

Non-profit arts organizations, community groups, or public organizations producing or sponsoring arts activities for their community are eligible.

The Art Project Grant refers to the production, creation, performance and exhibition of art by the applicant organization and can include the engagement of a guest artist to complement or enhance the applicant's production. It can be a one-time arts activity or a continuation of yearly projects or programming. Grants can be a one-time arts activity with maximum funding of $1,800 or a continuation of yearly projects or programming with maximum funding of $2,500. Project grants cannot be for general operating support, overhead or capital expenditures. Examples include (but are not limited to) community orchestras, community chorus, community theatre productions, dance activities, visual arts exhibitions and classes, etc. This category also includes arts activities produced by another organization and contracted for locally or produced by a local arts organization. Funds can be used to pay for professional artists, arts producing organizations and other programs that provide arts services and presentations. Examples include (but are not limited to) a performance by a professional orchestra or other music group, a professional dance company, readings by professional writers, etc. Deadlines are October 1 and March 1.

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.

Small Arts Project Grant:

Non-profit arts organizations, community groups, or public organizations producing or sponsoring arts activities for their community are eligible. Matching grants up to $700 are available. Grants may not exceed 50% of the total project cost. Money is allocated to each county under this program (July 1–June 30). Deadline: The 1^stof each month.

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.

Arts-In-Education Grant:

Grants are for public and private schools K–12. Matching grants up to $700 are available to fund residencies, live art performances, mini-workshops or arts related field trips. Money is allocated to each county under this program (July 1–June 30). Deadline: The 1^stof each month.

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.

PLRAC/McKnight Capital for Organizations Grant:

Capital Grants which improve and increase the artistic capabilities of the organization may be used to purchase equipment, lights, sound systems, etc. Excludes purchase or major renovation of buildings. Maximum is $1,500. Annual Deadline: September 1^st

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.

PLRAC/McKnight Emerging Artist Grant:

Grants are available to emerging artists in their formative stages of career development. Grants of $1,000 are available in all art disciplines for specific projects that contribute directly to the artist's growth and development as a professional artist. Funds may be used for supplies, matting and framing, mentorships, workshops, training, research, or equipment. Annual Deadline: February 1^st

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.

PLRAC/McKnight Fellowship Grant:

Grants are available to professional artists to enable them to further their work and their contribution to their communities. It is intended to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding individual artists in the region. Grants of $2,000 are available in all art disciplines for specific projects in only one art discipline. A Fellowship can support a broad range of study or activities, including exploration of new directions, continuation of work already in progress, or accomplishment of work not financially feasible otherwise. A Fellow may choose to take time for solitary work or reflection, engage in collaborative or community projects, embark on travel or research, or pursue other activity that contributes to their life as an artist. Deadline December 31^st.

Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version
Complete the Application and Data Collection Form and mail them both to our office by the deadline.