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 format.
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.
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.
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.
Arts Legacy Designation Grants. Grants of up to $10,000 to recognize city, county and township governments that support the arts and build healthy communities.
Community Arts Support Grant. Grants from $2,000 to $6,000 to fund the development and sustainability of new and existing arts organizations.
Individual Artist Grants Grants of up to $1000 for artists in the Region 2 area.
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants Grants of up to $1000 for Native American artists in the Region 2 area.
Arts Project Grants Grants of up to $3,000 for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, community groups, schools, and units of government that are in Region 2.
R2AC/McKnight 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.
No Risk Workshop Ongoing grants for artists and groups wishing to offer a workshop.
