Metropolitan Regional Arts Council improves arts access for Twin Cities metro communities through grants, resources, and advocacy for artists and organizations.
Emergency Relief Fund
The Emergency Relief Fund provides $500 for short-term, rapid relief to artists facing unexpected lost income or expenses due to personal/professional emergencies or natural disasters.
Grant awards will be randomly selected for funding within seven (7) days of each round deadline. A portion of funds for this grant will be set aside for artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color (BIPOC); and/or a person with a disability; and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+); and individuals from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington counties regardless of identity.
Contacts
Email: emergencyrelief@mrac.org
Program Director: Ryan Werdon
Emergency Relief Fund important dates:
- Round 9: June 15–July 10, 2026
- Round 10: July 13–August 14, 2026
- Round 11: August 17–September 11, 2026
- Round 12: September 14–October 9
- Round 13: October 12–November 13
- Round 14: November 16–December 11
Program Overview
Visit the Emergency Relief Fund website to view and download program overview. We encourage you to connect with MRAC staff for help navigating the process.