NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL
Mission Statement
SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS IN NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE CREATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS.
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THIEF RIVER FALLS AREA COMMUNITY THEATER
$359.1K
13%
AURORA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$157.3K
5%
SUMMER ARTS STAGES
$139.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL?
No. NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL give?
NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $399 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THIEF RIVER FALLS AREA COMMUNITY THEATER, AURORA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, and SUMMER ARTS STAGES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL?
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.