PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through relationship-based engagement, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the council distributed a total of $420.5K across 64 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE PROMOTION, TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. THE NINE COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA SERVED ARE BLUE EARTH, BROWN, FARIBAULT, LESUEUR, MARTIN, NICOLLET, SIBLEY, WASECA AND WATONWAN.
Cause Areas
2
Arts councils
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE INC
FAIRMONT, MN
$116.4K
3%
STATE STREET THEATRE CO
New Ulm, MN
$111.5K
3%
WASECA ARTS COUNCIL INC
Waseca, MN
$109K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL?
No. PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL give?
PRAIRIE LAKES 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 PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $421 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE INC, STATE STREET THEATRE CO, and WASECA ARTS COUNCIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL?
PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.