EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the arts within its designated region. With a total of $389.6K in grants paid to 29 grantees in 2024, ECRAC operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with ECRAC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL IS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS AND BRING THE LIFE ENHANCING VALUES THEY AFFORD TO REGION 7E RESIDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING MINNESOTA COUNTIES: CHISAGO, ISANTI, KANABEC, MILLE LACS, AND PINE.
Cause Areas
2
Arts councils
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK LEGEROS
Shafer, MN
$589.3K
23%
WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY
Wyoming, MN
$215.1K
8%
Mille Lacs County Agricultural Society
Princeton, MN
$125.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$8.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL?
No. EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL give?
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,350. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $390 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK LEGEROS, WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY, and Mille Lacs County Agricultural Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL?
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.