EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/mid-career-professional-development-grant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Mid-Career Professional Development Grants

Grant Amount: Two grants of $5,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

This grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career public artists seeking to advance their careers through professional development opportunities. Funding may be used for activities such as residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or creating prototypes and project models. The goal is to help artists expand their practice and further their work in public art.

Who is eligible?
Mid-career artists (with at least 10 years of active practice and public recognition of their work) from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Forecast is especially committed to supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrants, rural artists, and artists with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only through Submittable. Required materials include a proposal, community benefit statement, career impact statement, resume, work samples, and site information. Video applications are welcome.

These grants are made possible through funding from the McKnight Foundation. For assistance, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/early-career-project-grant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Early-Career Artist Project Grant

Grant Amount: Two grants of $8,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Forecast Public Art, with support from Jerome Foundation, invites Minnesota-based early-career artists to apply for the 2026 Early-Career Artist Project Grant. This grant supports the creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota.

What We Fund

• Public art in all forms—murals, sculpture, performance, sound, light, storytelling, dance, spoken word, interventions, and more.

• Projects must be free and accessible to the public.

• Sites must be confirmed by the application deadline (written approval required).

Who Should Apply
Early-career artists are those with 2–10 years of generative experience who:

• Have a clear artistic direction and goals, but are still developing their voice.

• Have not yet received wide recognition, media attention, or substantial funding.

• Are vocational (not hobbyist, student, or amateur) artists.

• May work in any artistic discipline.
  Age is not a determining factor.

Equity Commitment
Forecast is committed to supporting a diverse group of artists, with emphasis on amplifying the work of BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, artists from rural communities, and artists with disabilities.

Application Process
Applications must be submitted through Submittable by October 15, 2025. A complete application includes:

• Proposal overview (75 words) + full proposal (500 words)

• Community connection, early-career status, career impact, and lived experience (250 words each)

• Resume (2 pages max)

• Site approval documentation

• Budget (template provided)

• Work samples and description
  Applicants may also submit via video format.

For questions or help applying in English, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

These grants are made possible by the Jerome Foundation.

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/early-career-rdgrant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grants

Grant Amount: Four grants of $2,500 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

This grant supports Minnesota-based early-career artists in public art research, planning, and development. Funding may be used for activities such as research, community engagement, site or budget planning, proposal development, or building models and prototypes. The goal is to help artists explore and prepare for future public art projects that are free and accessible to the community.

Who is eligible?
Applicants must be early-career artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. Artists should demonstrate a focused direction and goals but may still be developing their artistic voice. Age is not a determining factor. Forecast places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrants, rural artists, and artists with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only through Submittable. Required materials include a proposal, community benefit statement, career impact statement, early-career status description, resume, and work samples. Video submissions are welcome.

These grants are made possible through funding from the Jerome Foundation. For assistance, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.