The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council improves arts access for Minnesota’s seven-county metro communities through grants, resources, and advocacy for artists and organizations.
Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Programs
| Grant Program | Application Window Opens | Application Assistance Ends | Application Deadline |
| Flexible Support Round 1 | July 13, 2026 | August 7, 2026, 5 pm | August 7, 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Creative Connections | October 26, 2026 | November 20, 2026, 2026, 5 pm | November 20, 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Flexible Support Round 2 | January 11, 2027 | February 5, 2027, 5 pm | February 5, 2027, 11:59 pm |
| Next Step Fund | February 8, 2027 | March 5, 2027, 5 pm | March 5, 2027, 11:59 pm |
The Emergency Relief Fund is open through December 2026.
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