FEE: Free to apply
Blandin Foundation: Rural Placemaking Grants
Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due Thursday, April 17, 2026
Location: Rural Minnesota
The Blandin Foundation is accepting applications for Rural Placemaking Grants, which support projects that help rural residents feel more connected, invested, and proud of where they live.
Placemaking projects may include:
Community-centered design
Public art and cultural activities
Gathering spaces and public amenities
Community beautification and revitalization
Arts and cultural engagement initiatives
Funding is available in three categories:
Capacity Building
Planning
Implementation
Projects should demonstrate how they will increase civic engagement, community pride, arts visibility, or local capacity for community development.
Timeline:
Letter of Inquiry Opens: April 1, 2026
Letter of Inquiry Closes: April 17, 2026
Proposal Opens: April 27, 2026
Proposal Closes: May 15, 2026
Award Notifications: June 19, 2026
Eligibility: Statewide rural nonprofit organizations
More information & application details:
https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/grants/
