The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals in the General Operating Support and Individual Artist categories.

All proposed projects must take place between Sept. 1, 2016 and Aug. 31, 2017 and culminate in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public.

The application deadline is July 1.

 General Operating Support Grants

General operating support is designed to strengthen and stabilize arts organizations with operating expenses of less than $160,000 in the previous year. The accounting period or fiscal year for which funding is requested must not begin before Sept. 1, 2016 and must conclude within one calendar year.

Proposals will be accepted from eligible arts organizations in the SEMAC region that have been programming for a minimum of three years. Colleges and universities are not eligible. The maximum amount for this grant is $4,000. No match is required.

Individual Artist Grants

Emerging artist grants offer small but critical support for specific projects by developing artists from all disciplines who are committed to advancing their work and careers.

Proposals will be accepted from individual artists who are full-time residents of the SEMAC region. The maximum amount for established artists is $5,000. The maximum amount for emerging artists is $2,500. No match is required.

The individual artist grant program is generously supported by the McKnight Foundation of Minneapolis.