FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC
AI Summary
The Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting the arts within Minnesota. With a total of $200K in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2021, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Forum can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota is a consortium of the eleven Regional Arts Councils that serve all Minnesota counties, providing continuous improvement of the individual councils through implementation of best practices in programming, management, and leadership development and information for Minnesota artists and organizations. The Forum provides a means for regional arts councils to work on common collaborative projects that serve the needs of the statewide arts community, work on common issues and concerns, provide an opportunity for regional arts council directors to network with their statewide counterparts and take part in professional development activities related to grant making, leadership and management.
Cause Areas
2
Arts councils
Arts services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
METROPOLITAN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
ST. PAUL, MN
$80.3K
40%
SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL INC
ROCHESTER, MN
$18.2K
9%
CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD
FOLEY, MN
$15.8K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC?
No. FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC give?
FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC 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 FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC make each year?
In 2021, FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC fund recently?
In 2025, FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL, SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL INC, and CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC?
FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.