Partners in Arts Participation

Partners in Arts Participation is a pilot grant program designed to broaden opportunities for Minnesotans to participate in the arts. Grant funds may be used by organizations serving people of all abilities, economic backgrounds, cultural heritages, and geographic areas be made to feel welcome to participate in the arts. Applicants may design and select high quality arts experiences that meet identified needs.

Projects should:

• Provide opportunities for constituents of social or human service programs to attend arts events offered by Arts Board and/or regional arts council grantees. A link to the list of eligible grantees is available below.
• Encourage planning with artists and arts organizations to offer additional programming around event(s)
• Build understanding and appreciation of different art forms through participation and additional programming

Who can apply

Social or human service organizations, community action groups, or other groups serving underserved populations that are classified as nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, or have an agreement with a nonprofit fiscal agent. Programs that operate under the auspices of Minnesota tribal governments are also eligible to apply.

An organization may request more than one grant in a fiscal year, but preference will be given to organizations that are applying for their first Partners in Arts Participation grant.

Grant Range

$1–$25,000

The applicant may request 100 percent of the total project costs; no match is required.

Program Officer

Deadline

see calendar page

Instructions and Supplemental Materials

• Overview and Instructions—Please read thoroughly BEFORE beginning an application
• FY 2012 Partners in Arts Participation approved artist list—Use this list to choose an artist or arts organization whose activities or events you want to attend.

Application

Apply

Reports and amendments

• FY 2011 Final Report (MS Word)
• FY 2010 Final Report (MS Word)
• Contract amendment form