SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting arts initiatives within Minnesota. With a total of $477K in grants paid to 73 grantees in 2025, the council operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUTCHINSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
HUTCHINSON, MN
$319.6K
8%
WILLMAR AREA ARTS COUNCIL
WILLMAR, MN
$191.2K
5%
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSFORMATION
Granite Falls, MN
$184.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL?
No. SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL give?
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA 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 SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,840. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $477 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include HUTCHINSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS, WILLMAR AREA ARTS COUNCIL, and DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSFORMATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL?
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.