The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council offers several 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 and Cultural Heritage Fund - $4,000 to $8,000
• Art Project - $1,000 and Program Support - $2,000
• Small Arts Project and Arts-in-Education - $500
• PLRAC/McKnight Capital for Organizations - $1,500
• PLRAC/McKnight Emerging Artist - $1,000
  

Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund:

In FY 2010 Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council will have one new grant program called Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with three categories of funding, and we will award grants in several categories: Arts and Arts Access (primarily for arts organizations and community groups), Arts Education (primarily for schools, community groups and youth) and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Grant maximums are larger $4,000 to $8,000.

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

Art Project and Program Support Grant:

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

The Art Project program has been renamed “Art Project and Program Support Grant”. There are two categories for funding, the regular Art Project and the new Program Support, which is a 2-year length grant. The Program Support grant will assist established non-profit arts organizations and the organization would apply only once for the 2 year grant; and they would provide an Interim Report after one year. “The grants described in these guidelines are dependent on an appropriation to the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council from the MN State Legislature.” The level of the state appropriation has not been finalized and grant amounts and programs may change in FY 2010.

The Art Project and Program Support Grant project 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. 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.

The Program Support Grant is for established non-profit arts organizations and the amount is $2,000 for year-round programming or a series of events over several months. The Art Project Grant is for arts organizations and community groups with a maximum of $1,000 for a one time, one day or “limited days event”. There will be two review dates for this program and the grants will be sorted and grouped together for review: Art Project Grants will be reviewed on Sept. 24 and Program Support Grants will be reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009. Organizations planning to apply for the Art Project and Program Support should note that there is only one deadline on September 1, 2009 for this program. All applicants must apply on that deadline only.

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

Art Project Final Report:

Open and print the Art Project Final Report and 20% Request for Payment Forms combined.
Download Microsoft Word Version.

The Art Project Final Report and 20% Request for Payment Form must be completed and returned within 60 days of completion of the project.

Open and print the Small Arts Project Final Report.
Download Acrobat PDF version OR Download Microsoft Word Version.

The Small Arts Final Report must be completed and returned within 60 days of completion of the project.

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. Deadline: The 1^st of each month, July 1–June 1, 2010.

1. Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
   Download Acrobat PDF version  OR  Download Microsoft Word Version
2. 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: August 3^rd

1. Open and print the Guidelines, Application and Data Collection Form.
   Download Acrobat PDF version  OR  Download Microsoft Word Version
2. 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. Letter of Intent Deadline: January 15^th

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