Grant Programs

Our grant programs invest in the overall health and success of the local arts sector, and ultimately that of our community. The aim: make the arts more accessible to all, sustain a vibrant arts sector and recognize excellence in the arts.

In addition to awarding grants to arts nonprofits, over the years we have established grants to artists and health-and-human services organizations wishing to incorporate the arts into their mission-related work.

Interested in applying for a grant? More here.

About Our Grants

Unrestricted, foundational support to our community’s larger and long-lived arts-and-culture nonprofits. Grant awards: $3,000 to $10,000.  Funded by the Cities of Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.  

Program and project support to arts-and-culture nonprofits that make an important contribution to the cultural landscape of our community. Grant awards: $500 to $2,500 Funded by the Cities of Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, M

Support for artists, performers, writers and other creatives at any career stage, helping them realize their artistic vision, improve their artistic skills and build sustainable careers.  Grant awards: $750 to $2,500. Funded primarily by individual donors.  

Support for health and human services nonprofits to incorporate the arts into their work to positively impact those they serve. Grant awards: $750 – $1,750. Funded by Choice Bank, Bell Bank and AdShark.