FEE: Free to apply

NOW OPEN: Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Competition

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Competition. This annual program supports the preservation, practice, and public celebration of Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions throughout the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Fellowship Opportunities for Artists

Artist fellowships are designed to:

• Strengthen traditional artistic and cultural skills

• Support mentorships between master artists and apprentices

• Encourage the continuation of folk traditions across generations

• Increase public awareness of Nordic cultural heritage through visible and engaging projects

Grants for Public Programs & Community Projects

Nonprofit organizations may apply for support of:

• Community festivals and heritage celebrations

• Workshops, classes, and demonstrations

• Performances and cultural events

• Programs that preserve and share Nordic traditions with public audiences

Applicants for public program grants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.

About the American-Scandinavian Foundation

Founded to promote cultural exchange between the United States and the Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—the American-Scandinavian Foundation supports fellowships, grants, cultural programming, publishing, and educational opportunities throughout the United States and abroad.

Through this program, ASF continues its commitment to preserving Nordic cultural traditions while fostering connections between communities in the Upper Midwest and the Nordic world.

Deadline: September 15, 2026

For more information, contact Sally Yerkovich, Director of Educational Exchange & Special Projects, at grants@amscan.org or (212) 847-9714.

FEE: N/A

LRAC Fall Project Grant for Organizations—Applications Open

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Lake Region Arts Council Fall Project Grant is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions within LRAC's nine-county service region.

Organizations may apply for up to $4,500 to support a wide range of arts activities, including performances, productions, exhibitions, touring artists, school artist residencies, and other community-based arts projects. A 20% cash or in-kind match is required.

Applicants are encouraged to review the grant guidelines and begin preparing their applications well in advance of the deadline.

More Information:
https://lrac4.org/organizational-grants

FEE: Free to Apply

Fall Project Grant for Organizations

Application Opens: July 20, 2026 | Deadline: August 27, 2026 | Lake Region Arts Council

The Fall Project Grant provides up to $4,500 to support arts programming by nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions within LRAC's nine-county region.

Funding may be used for a variety of arts activities, including productions, exhibitions, touring artists, artist residencies, workshops, and other projects that engage communities through the arts.

A 20% cash or in-kind match is required.

Application Opens: July 20, 2026

Deadline: August 27, 2026

FEE: Free to Apply

LRAC FY27 Legacy Grant Applications

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM

The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is accepting applications for its FY27 Legacy Grant Program, supporting projects that increase Arts Access, Arts Learning, and Arts & Cultural Heritage opportunities throughout LRAC's nine-county service region.

Applications are open for both Individual Legacy Grants and Organization Legacy Grants, with requests ranging from $500 to $12,500.

Individual Legacy Grants

Open to individual artists residing within LRAC's nine-county service region. Funding supports projects that expand opportunities for Minnesotans to create, learn about, and experience the arts and cultural heritage.

Organization Legacy Grants

Open to eligible nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, local governments, educational institutions, and qualifying artist groups within the LRAC region. Grants support community-based arts programming, educational opportunities, cultural heritage projects, and other activities that increase public access to the arts.

Projects funded through this program may begin on or after December 16, 2026.

First-time applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines and contact LRAC staff with questions before applying.

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Learn More:

• Individual Legacy Grant Guidelines: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586d9f8ee3df286381b4a20d/t/6a737c3a0ad8ea3499af518d/1785953338814/FY27+Individual+Legacy+Grant+Guidelines.pdf

• Organization Legacy Grant Guidelines: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586d9f8ee3df286381b4a20d/t/6a737cb267ae632be94852ed/1785953458087/FY27+Legacy+Grant+Guidelines+%281%29.pdf