LRAC offers a variety of grants for individuals, nonprofits, and public entities.

The funding for these grants is provided from a variety of sources, including a general appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and McKnight Foundation.

By clicking on the links to the left, you may check out LRAC grant programs, deadlines, and review dates. Be sure to read the grant guidelines to determine which LRAC grant program will be right for you or your organization. 

Click on the orange "Apply" button in the main menu to begin the application process. You will be taken to our online grant application system. If you are a first time applicant, you will be asked to create a profile and to begin the process.

For those who have been awarded a grant, check out the “Grant Management” page. Here you will find LRAC and Legacy Fund logos and authorized credit lines to use with your grant’s publicity.  Be sure to incorporate these items in all of your publicity in order to comply with your LRAC contract. 

IMPORTANT: Read grant guidelines before beginning an application. If at any time you experience difficulty with or have questions about our grants, feel free to contact LRAC for assistance.