Edina Art Grant Program

The City of Edina’s Arts & Culture Commission, in partnership with the Edina Parks & Recreation Department, seeks applications for project proposals that support and facilitate arts and culture activities and events within Edina.

Applications are due April 1, 2025, and projects can be awarded up to $1,000. The applicant must be a Minnesota resident and either an individual, part of an Edina neighborhood group or association (as defined by City policy) or a legally formed non-profit doing business for the benefit of Edina residents.

The following criteria must be met:

Project venue must be located in the City of Edina
Event or activity must be open and accessible to the public
Project must not have happened before the date of submission
Project must provide artistic and/or cultural benefit to Edina residents

Proposals may encompass a variety of artistic disciplines and a range of formats, including, but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, culturally based arts, and arts-integrated technology programs.

All proposals should strive to address access and equity in the planning and implementation of the project. All grant recipients must abide by state regulations which bar discrimination. If projects are located on city property or require additional city resources, including space, permits or other resources, such requests may be included on the application. Individuals or organizations may submit only one application per year.

The following criteria must be met:

Project venue must be located in the City of Edina
Event or activity must be open and accessible to the public
Project must not have happened before the date of submission
Project must provide artistic and/or cultural benefit to Edina residents

Question + Answer

If you have any questions about the Edina Art Grant Program, you might not be alone! Please submit your questions and our project leaders will get back to you.

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Hello, the dates for the grant program application deadline is from 2024. Could I get the updated pdf?

Isabelle Her asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for noticing and letting us know, Isabelle! We have updated the link and the 2025 pdf is now available.
Share I am interested in applying for this grant. I am a for profit small business that teaches kids about design using lego parts. I have a multigenerational program where I teach kids about history and culture where they are engaged in Project based learning. I want to know if that would disqualify me as it is an existing program? I would host the workshops in Edina per your guidelines but does my not being a resident also disqualify me? Thanks for your response. on Facebook Share I am interested in applying for this grant. I am a for profit small business that teaches kids about design using lego parts. I have a multigenerational program where I teach kids about history and culture where they are engaged in Project based learning. I want to know if that would disqualify me as it is an existing program? I would host the workshops in Edina per your guidelines but does my not being a resident also disqualify me? Thanks for your response. on Twitter Share I am interested in applying for this grant. I am a for profit small business that teaches kids about design using lego parts. I have a multigenerational program where I teach kids about history and culture where they are engaged in Project based learning. I want to know if that would disqualify me as it is an existing program? I would host the workshops in Edina per your guidelines but does my not being a resident also disqualify me? Thanks for your response. on Linkedin Email I am interested in applying for this grant. I am a for profit small business that teaches kids about design using lego parts. I have a multigenerational program where I teach kids about history and culture where they are engaged in Project based learning. I want to know if that would disqualify me as it is an existing program? I would host the workshops in Edina per your guidelines but does my not being a resident also disqualify me? Thanks for your response. link

I am interested in applying for this grant. I am a for profit small business that teaches kids about design using lego parts. I have a multigenerational program where I teach kids about history and culture where they are engaged in Project based learning. I want to know if that would disqualify me as it is an existing program? I would host the workshops in Edina per your guidelines but does my not being a resident also disqualify me? Thanks for your response.

Brian Kelley asked about 2 months ago

You are welcome to apply, as neither the business nor being a non-resident are disqualifying.
Thank you and Good luck!
Share Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding? on Facebook Share Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding? on Twitter Share Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding? on Linkedin Email Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding? link

Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding?

GaGa asked about 2 months ago

Yes, we certainly encourage you to apply! Thank you.
Share Greetings! I’m the orchestra director at Edina High School and we have been presenting a free concert at centennial lakes at the end of May. While the concert is free, my students and I write donation letters and ask the community for funding. We pay for the use of centennial lakes outside amphitheater as well as a sound / lights, and tech for the event. We generally try and raise about $2000-$2500 to put the whole event on. The event is actually completely funded by the Edina Orchestra Boosters so there’s no school funds utilized for this event. I understand that grant funding for the school may not be allowed, but could we apply under the Edina Orchestra Boosters (a non profit 501c3)? Thanks in advance! on Facebook Share Greetings! I’m the orchestra director at Edina High School and we have been presenting a free concert at centennial lakes at the end of May. While the concert is free, my students and I write donation letters and ask the community for funding. We pay for the use of centennial lakes outside amphitheater as well as a sound / lights, and tech for the event. We generally try and raise about $2000-$2500 to put the whole event on. The event is actually completely funded by the Edina Orchestra Boosters so there’s no school funds utilized for this event. I understand that grant funding for the school may not be allowed, but could we apply under the Edina Orchestra Boosters (a non profit 501c3)? Thanks in advance! on Twitter Share Greetings! I’m the orchestra director at Edina High School and we have been presenting a free concert at centennial lakes at the end of May. While the concert is free, my students and I write donation letters and ask the community for funding. We pay for the use of centennial lakes outside amphitheater as well as a sound / lights, and tech for the event. We generally try and raise about $2000-$2500 to put the whole event on. The event is actually completely funded by the Edina Orchestra Boosters so there’s no school funds utilized for this event. I understand that grant funding for the school may not be allowed, but could we apply under the Edina Orchestra Boosters (a non profit 501c3)? Thanks in advance! on Linkedin Email Greetings! I’m the orchestra director at Edina High School and we have been presenting a free concert at centennial lakes at the end of May. While the concert is free, my students and I write donation letters and ask the community for funding. We pay for the use of centennial lakes outside amphitheater as well as a sound / lights, and tech for the event. We generally try and raise about $2000-$2500 to put the whole event on. The event is actually completely funded by the Edina Orchestra Boosters so there’s no school funds utilized for this event. I understand that grant funding for the school may not be allowed, but could we apply under the Edina Orchestra Boosters (a non profit 501c3)? Thanks in advance! link

Greetings! I’m the orchestra director at Edina High School and we have been presenting a free concert at centennial lakes at the end of May. While the concert is free, my students and I write donation letters and ask the community for funding. We pay for the use of centennial lakes outside amphitheater as well as a sound / lights, and tech for the event. We generally try and raise about $2000-$2500 to put the whole event on. The event is actually completely funded by the Edina Orchestra Boosters so there’s no school funds utilized for this event. I understand that grant funding for the school may not be allowed, but could we apply under the Edina Orchestra Boosters (a non profit 501c3)? Thanks in advance!

njgbass asked about 1 year ago

The Edina High School orchestra free concert at Centennial Lakes qualifies for grant, provided the event is not a fundraiser.

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Edina Art Grant Program

Question + Answer

Hello, the dates for the grant program application deadline is from 2024. Could I get the updated pdf?

Hello there, I'm part of a Non profit Arts Organization that teaches and showcases art with a South Asian Focus. We are waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and are currently fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. Is it alright if we apply for funding?

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