About the Open Call

This pilot program provides support to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans. Applicants may request between $2,000 - $10,000. Funds may be used to support creative practice and meaningfully connect to and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities. Recipients of a FY 2026 Creative Individuals grant are ineligible to apply for FY 2027.

What is Offered

Grant awards between $2,000 and $10,000.

Requirements

Must be an individual artist working in specified disciplines or a culture bearer trained by traditional elders or master artists. Must be a Minnesota resident. Must not have received a FY 2026 Creative Individuals grant. Must use the WebGrants system for application.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to register and submit all materials electronically via the WebGrants system.