EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/organizational-grants

FEE: Free to apply

LRAC Operating Support Grant

Now accepting applications.

Deadline: 5PM, Thursday Jan. 8, 2026

The Lake Region Arts Council provides operating support on a two-year grant cycle to qualifying arts organizations in the nine counties of the region. Funding amount varies.

• Operating Support Grant Guidelines

• Operating Support Grant Video Playlist

• Operating Support Grant Instructions

Open to nonprofit arts organizations with budgets less than $174,000: up to $8,000 based on the previous annual expenses, to strengthen and stabilize the organization.

EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/organizational-grants

FEE: Free to apply

LRAC Spring Project Grants Now Open!

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $4,500 to support the creation, performance, or exhibition of artistic projects.

Open to all artistic disciplines—visual art, dance, literary, music, and more.

• 20% organizational match required (up to $900)

• Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Questions about eligibility? Contact the LRAC Grants Manager at 218-517-9760.