Category: Grant Deadlines

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship deadline extended to March 15

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Anishinaabe Grants, Anishinabe, Announcements, Grant Deadlines
Modern Ojibwe Floral Beaded Hat by Robyn Vanwert, 2018 Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellow

Application Deadline Extended to March 15, 2020

The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Fellowship provides unfettered funding to one individual Native American artist to fuel his/her art in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, Becker, Roseau, Cass, and Itasca counties in Minnesota.

The goal of the AAI Fellowship Program is to assist the region’s most talented Native American artists in furthering and innovating their work. One $5,000 award will be granted in 2020.
The funds can be used for, but not limited to:

  • Exploring new directions or continuing work in progress
  • Production costs, materials, or equipment
  • Collaborative or community projects
  • Travel, research or study to further your art.

Applications are available online at r2arts.org.

For questions or more information contact Region 2 Arts Council staff at:
218-751-5447  /  800-275-5447  /  staff@r2arts.org.

Spring Arts Access Grant applications are available online

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Grant Deadlines

Spring Arts Access Grant

Deadline: March 15, 2020 by 11:45 p.m.
Maximum Award: $6,000
(20% Cash Match required; 25% Match on equipment purchases)

Arts Access Grants are open to non-profits, public and charter schools*, community education programs, arts organizations, institutions of higher learning, government and tribal entities, and groups formed for nonprofit purposes with a fiscal sponsor.  These grants can support creation, production, and presentation of high-quality arts activities, as well as projects that help overcome barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities, and projects that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. Arts activities proposed for funding must be accessible by the public, have a strong community component, and must benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen Counties.

*Parochial schools are ineligible.

Applications are available online at r2arts.org
218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org

Applications for Arts Access Grants and R2AC Artist Fellowships are due September 15

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Grant Deadlines
The Region 2 Arts Council’s new grant cycle begins soon. The following applications for organizations and individual artists are due September 15. Applications are available online now. Begin your plan and apply today! Talk to us if you need any support or want to run your ideas past us. Be sure to attend an information session. We are here to help.

Arts Access Grants for Organizations

Deadline: September 15, 2019
Maximum Award: $6,000
Open to non-profits, non-parochial schools, government or tribal offices, or groups with a fiscal sponsor. These grants can support creation, production, and presentation of high-quality arts activities, as well as projects that help overcome barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities, and projects that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region.

R2AC Artist Fellowship for Individuals

Deadline: September 15, 2019
Maximum Award: $6,000*
*Two $6,000 fellowships will be awarded.
Open to established artists in all arts disciplines who have shown a consistent commitment to their work as artists over the past five years. This 18-month fellowship provides unfettered funding to fuel your art.
Region 2 Arts Council Individual Artist Grants are made possible with funding from the McKnight Foundation.
The R2AC office is open M-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us to set up an individual appointment or stop by anytime.
Call or email: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org

Arts Access Grants for Small Towns

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Grant Deadlines, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county

Arts Access Grants for Small Towns

Maximum Award: $6,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018 by 11:59 pm

These grants can support creation, production, and presentation of high-quality arts activities, as well as projects that help overcome barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities, and projects that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. These grants offer funding for a variety of arts projects and programming including costs associated with public art, arts festivals, exhibitions, presentations, or performances. Organizations or groups in towns with a population under 2,000 can apply for grants up to $6,000 to fund projects that would benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen Counties.

Applications are online.

For more information, or with questions, call Region 2 Arts Council at 218-751-5447 or toll-free at 800-275-5447. You can also email us at staff@r2arts.org

This grant is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Arts Project and Fellowship Grant Apps DUE Wednesday Sept. 11

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Artist and Operational Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Grant Deadlines

Thinking about writing a grant for the upcoming round? Here are some things you might want to know!

Arts Project Grants

  • New This Year:  Grants for up to $2,500.00 are available for arts programming
  • There is a 20% cash match required
  • R2AC has $12,000 in funds available for this round
  • Nonprofits, public entities (schools, higher learning institutions, community ed, government offices), arts organizations are eligible
  • Activity must be located in the five counties of Region 2
  • Applicant organizations, etc. must be located in the five counties of Region 2
  • Deadline’s coming up fast!  (9/11/13)
  • Click here to download an Arts Project Grant and for more information!

R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship

  • Eligible Applicants can demonstrate a history of sustained accomplishment in their chosen artistic field over a period of at least five years
  • Eligible Applicants must reside in the five-county area of Region 2 for at least one full year prior to the deadline date of the application
  • Two Fellowships of $6000 a piece are available
  • The Fellowship should be completed within 18 months of notification of the Board
  • The deadline is fast approaching! (9/11/13)
  • Click here to download a Fellowship application and for more information

 

 

September Grant Deadlines

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Artist and Operational Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Grant Deadlines, Region 2 Counties

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R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowships
Two $6000 Fellowships Awarded Annually
Application Deadline: September 11, 2013

Open to established artists in all disciplines who show a 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.  Eligible applicants must reside in Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Clearwater county of Minnesota.

Applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN  56601 or on our website. If you have applied in the past, please make sure you download a current application form. The R2AC/ Career Development Fellowship is funded by the McKnight Foundation.

Arts Project Grants
Applications for up to $2,500 accepted
$12,00 in funds available this round
Application Deadline: September 11, 2013
Open to any non-profit organization, schools (including community education offices), and units of government. These grants offer funding for a variety of art projects including costs related to performances or exhibitions, engagement of guest artists, and artists-in-residence.

 Region 2 Arts Council’s Arts Project Grants are funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund. Projects funded through this grant program should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.

We would be happy to discuss your ideas with you and assist you in completing the application form. Call 751-5447, 1-800-275-5447 toll free, or e-mail staff@r2arts.org. Please remember to use the FY14 versions of our grant applications! Just look under “Grants” on our website.

R2AC Grant Writing Workshop Offered in Baudette, MN

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Anishinabe, Announcements, Artist and Operational Grants, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Grant Deadlines, Workshops

legacy_smlRegion 2 Arts Council will offer a FREE grant writing workshop from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at the Depot in Baudette. All Region 2 Arts Council grant requests are for arts-related projects, materials and supplies. High artistic quality is expected.

Individual artists, educational institutions, government offices, and non-profit organizations in Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, and Clearwater Counties are eligible to apply for Region 2 Arts Council grants.

4:00-5:00 pm. Region 2 Arts Council grants for organizations:

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant (requests up to $6000 / deadline Aug. 14, 2013) and Arts Project Grant (requests up to $2500 / deadline Sept. 11, 2013).

5:00-6:00 Region 2 Arts Council grants for individuals:

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant (requests up to $3000 / deadline Aug. 14, 2013), R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowships for established artists ( $6000/ deadline Sept. 11, 2013), Individual Artist Grants (requests up to $1000 / deadline Oct. 3, 2013) and Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants (requests up to $1000 / deadline Oct. 1, 2013. Native Artists residing in Roseau county are also eligible for this grant).

The most updated versions of these grant applications will be presented at this workshop.

For questions regarding R2AC grants and REGISTRATION for this workshop, please contact us at staff@r2arts.org / 218 751-5447 or 1800 275-5447.  Watch for July grant writing workshops in each of our Region 2 Arts Council counties.

Fellowship and Arts Project Grant Deadlines: TOMORROW!

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Artist and Operational Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Grant Deadlines, Region 2 Counties

Region 2 Arts Council staff is REALLY looking forward to seeing those grant applications come rolling in today and tomorrow!

Remember,  the postmark deadline for the R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship and the Arts Project Grant is TOMORROW, September 12, at 5:00 p.m. So drop off your applications at our office in the Old Carnegie Library Building at 426 Bemidji Avenue N in Bemidji or drop them off at the post office and ensure they are postmarked by Sept. 12.

R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship
Deadline: September 12, 2012
Open to established artists in all disciplines who show a 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 fellowships will be awarded per year.

Arts Project Grant
Deadline: September 12, 2012
Open to any non-profit organization, school (including community education offices), and units of government.  These grants offer funding for a variety of art projects including costs related to performances or exhibitions, engagement of guest artists, and artists-in-residence. Organizations can apply for grants up to $1,500.

Projects funded through R2AC should have primary impact on, and accessibility to, residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties. Grant application packets are available for download or at the Region 2 Arts Council office in Bemidji.

Call 218 751-5447 / 1800 275-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org with questions.