Metropolitan Regional Arts Council improves arts access for Twin Cities metro communities through grants, resources, and advocacy for artists and organizations.

Visit https://mrac.org/grants/next-step-fund/ for complete information on this grant program. The website includes:

  • The Next Step Fund FY2025 Guidelines in English and Spanish
  • The recorded Grant Information Webinar (includes ASL, closed captions, caption translations into over 200 languages, different playback speeds)
  • Panel Rating Guide (all eligible applications will be reviewed and scored in this way)
  • Registration links for Question and Answer Sessions on Zoom with the Program Director
  • Narrative and Budget templates for working on your proposal 
  • A meeting request form (to schedule assistance from the Program Director via phone or virtual meeting. Schedule a brief one-on-one video or phone meeting to discuss eligibility and project ideas.