FY26 Flexible Support Round 2
Ends on
Flexible Support
The Flexible Support grant helps organizations/groups create and sustain Minnesotans’ access to the arts though funding for operations and/or organizational capacity, certain capital expenses and/or facilities improvements (with restrictions), and/or arts programming.
All eligible groups may request up to $25,000. Additionally, a portion of funds for this grant will be set aside for organizations/groups whose leadership team includes a majority of individuals 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 all organizations/groups from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington counties.
Organizations/groups may submit only one application.
Contacts
Email: flexiblesupport@mrac.org
Program Director: Pablo Siqueiros
Important Dates
- Application deadline: February 17, 2026 at 5 pm for Round 2
- Panel Review: April to May 2026
- MRAC Board of Directors review funding recommendations: May 2026
- Staff send out grant notifications via email to applicants: June 2, 2026