Minnesota State Arts Board launches FY 2027 Operating Support grant program
Application materials and online application forms are now available for the FY 2027 Operating Support grant program. Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Operating Support provides general support to high quality, established arts organizations that produce, present, or exhibit works of art; to organizations that provide a broad range of services to practicing artists; and to community art schools and conservatories that make arts learning available to Minnesotans of all ages and abilities.
For full details about eligibility, guidelines, and application instructions, please review the FY 2027 Operating Support Program Overview and Application Instructions document posted to the Arts Board website.
All applicants are encouraged to carefully review the FY 2027 Operating Support Program Overview and Application Instructions, and pay particular attention to the program’s eligibility requirements, before beginning an application.
The Arts Board will announce other FY 2027 grant programs for organizations and individuals early in 2026. For the most up-to-date information, please be sure to subscribe to e-news using the button at the bottom of this message.
The Arts Board will host a free, virtual information session for potential applicants to the Operating Support grant program on Wednesday, December 10 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
First-time applicants or those new to roles applying for support will find this session particularly valuable. Attendees can expect to leave with a better understanding of eligibility requirements, full versus interim applications, review criteria, and required financial information. There will be time for attendees to ask questions in a live Q&A at the end of the session.
This session will be recorded for later viewing. No registration is required. For instructions on how to join the session, visit the Information Sessions page on the Arts Board website.
For questions about program eligibility or application requirements contact:
Lindi Holliday, Operating Support program officer
Phone (651) 539-2653; toll-free (800) 866-2787
E-mail: Lindi.Holliday@arts.state.mn.us