Mission Statement
THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES ARTS CREATION, APPRECIATION, AND EDUCATION THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS IN CASS, CROW WING, MORRISON, TODD, AND WADENA COUNTIES.
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL
$334.9K
8%
GREAT RIVER ARTS ASSOCIATION
$292.1K
7%
THE CROSSING ARTS ALLIANCE
$257.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$9.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL?
No. THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL give?
THE FIVE WINGS 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 THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,850. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $535 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL, GREAT RIVER ARTS ASSOCIATION, and THE CROSSING ARTS ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL?
THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.