Grants

Staff assistance is available for all applicants to discuss ideas, select artists, and complete the application form.  To request assistance or a paper application form, contact  staff@r2arts.org 218-751-5447, or 800-275-5447, or download the application below.  All forms are available in Microsoft Word or pdf.

We recommend that everyone reads our Grant Writing Tips before starting an application. All grants are limited to artists, organizations, and governmental bodies in the Region 2 Area of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.

New Requirements – New Grant Application forms Coming to our website July 2012

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants. Grants of up to $3,000 for artists.  Grants of up to $6,000 for arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, cultural heritage groups and local governments.  Deadlines: August 16, 2012 and January 17, 2013
Download application: pdf or word document.

Artist Mentor Grants. Grants of up to $600 to provide students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to study art with a practicing professional artist, attend an arts workshop, or a class.  Requests for funding to continue studying with a current instructor will not be considered.  Deadline: April 4, 2013
Download application: pdf or word document.

Community Arts Support Grant. Grants from $2,000 to $6,000 to fund the development and sustainability of new and existing arts organizations. Deadline: February 2014
Download application:
pdf or word document.

Individual Artist Grants Grants of up to $1,000 for artists in the Region 2 area. Deadlines: October 4, 2012 and February 7, 2013
Download application: pdf or word document.

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants Grants of up to $1,000 for Native American artists in the Region 2 area.  Deadlines:  October 3, 2012 and March 6, 2013
Download application:
pdf or word document.

Arts Project Grants Grants of up to $1,500 for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, community groups, schools, and units of government that are in Region 2.  Deadlines: September 12, 2012 and March 12, 2013
Download application: pdf or word document.

R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship Grants for established artists in all disciplines who show commitment to their career.  This 18-month fellowship provides the opportunity for career development experiences that will add depth and advancement to any artistic career.  Two $6,000 grants will be awarded each year. Deadline: September 12, 2012
Download application: pdf or word document.

No Risk Workshop Ongoing grants for artists and groups wishing to offer a workshop.
Download application: pdf or word document.