These grant programs are funded in part by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature, with money from the State's general fund and its Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. This fund was created by a vote by the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4th, 2008. These programs are also funded in part by the McKnight Foundation.
List of ECRAC funded grants in FY 2012 List of ECRAC funded grants in FY 2013 List of ECRAC funded grants in FY 2014
ECRAC currently offers the following grants. Click on each title to learn more.
The purpose of this ECRAC grant is to enhance the existing arts curriculum in educational facilities throughout Region 7E (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties in Minnesota.)
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (also known as Legacy) grants available for arts projects by individuals residing in Region 7E.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (also known as Legacy) grants available for arts projects sponsored by organizations, nonprofits, and units of government located within the Region 7E service area.
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) McKnight Fellowship program is designed to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding professional artists. The Council will fund artists at various stages in their professional careers.
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) developed the Individual Artist Program with McKnight Foundation funding to provide financial support to artists committed to personal artistic growth.
Art Scholarships for K-12 students for special art opportunities.
Grants for operating support for Region 7E arts organizations.
Grants for local or regional arts projects sponsored/organized by organizations, nonprofits, schools, and units of government. This category provides support to organizations for a wide variety of arts projects involving the creation, sponsorship, publication, performance, and/or exhibition of art.
Submit grant applications by the deadline to:
ECRAC
112 Main Avenue South, PO Box 294
Braham, MN 55006
Note: ECRAC intends to transition to online grant applications for the October 1, 2015, grant deadline. Before that time submit 1 copy of the proposal in the order on the checklist and do not staple. Grants are generally reviewed by the board a month or two after the application deadline. This means the start date of projects, including advertising, cannot be before the board review date or the earliest project start date as listed in the guidelines.
Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
The best grant applications are for projects that are planned well ahead of the grant deadline and have clear timelines, objectives, and outcomes. You should focus on the artistic merit of the project, your (or your organization's ability) to accomplish the project, and need.
You should also be clear on how you will evaluate the success of your art project before it happens - don't let evaluation be an after-thought! You are required to report it.
ECRAC staff can review your draft grant applications if you contact us early enough in the process. We also have past successful grant applications for you to review and there are monthly grant writing workshops for you to attend. Download More Tips »
ECRAC 112 Main Avenue South, PO Box 294, Braham, MN 55006 | Phone: (320) 396-2337
Through vision, leadership, and service, the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. ECRAC serves Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties in East Central Minnesota.
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