Apply for a Grant
The Arts Partnership provides grants to local arts nonprofits, artists and arts programs and projects that contribute to the health and well-being of our community at large.
Our grants aim to make the arts more accessible to all, sustain a vibrant arts sector and recognize excellence in the arts.
The Arts Partnership serves the metro area of Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN; consequently, applicants must be based in and primarily serve the metro area. Exceptions may apply to artists based in the near region.
Grant cycles for all programs generally start on April 1, with deadlines in mid- to late May.
Tips for Applying for a grant:
- Find the grant that fits. Brief descriptors are listed next to each grant program badge.
- Check Your Eligibility – and Your Project’s. Check the details “Eligibility” section in the relevant guidelines.
- Read the Guidelines Thoroughly. The guidelines, along with the application preview and scoring rubric, help you understand what’s required.
- Check the Deadline. Give yourself enough time to complete an application.
- Use the Available Resources.
- The guidelines and application preview should be your first stop for questions.
- The scoring rubric helps you understand what the panel will be looking for.
- We offer virtual Q&A meetings to respond to your questions (days/times noted in the guidelines)
- Questions? Contact Tania Blanich, Executive Director, at tania@theartspartnership.net.
Unrestricted general operating support to larger and mid-sized arts-and-culture nonprofits. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone nonprofits based in and serving Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN and have an annual operating budget of $40,000 or more. Grant awards: $3,000 to $10,000. Funded by the Tri-Cities.
2025 Guidelines | Application Preview | Scoring Rubric | Apply
Program and project support to arts-and-culture nonprofits that make an important contribution to the cultural landscape of our community. Eligible applicants may be a stand-alone arts-and-culture nonprofit, an arts-and-culture entity that is part of a larger organization or an arts-and-culture organization that is fiscally sponsored. Grant awards: $500 to $2,500. Funded by the Tri-Cities.
2025 Guidelines | Application Preview | Scoring Rubric | Apply
Support for artists, performers, writers and other creatives at any career stage and working in any arts discipline. Proposed projects should help the applicant realize their artistic vision, improve their artistic skills and build sustainable careers. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Grant awards: $750 to $2,500. Funded primarily by individual donors.
2025 Guidelines | Application Preview | Scoring Rubric | Apply
To support health and human services nonprofits that wish to incorporate the arts into their work, primarily to benefit underserved populations. Grant awards: $750 – $1,750. Funded by Choice Bank, Bell Bank and AdShark.
2025 Guidelines | Application Preview | Scoring Rubric | Apply
Resources for grant applicants
The video below provides some grant writing tips from Eloise Breikjern, a long-time arts administrator.
Questions? Contact Tania Blanich, Executive Director of The Arts Partnership, at tania@theartspartnership.net.