Register to fill out the application. There is no deadline. If you or your group is selected, you’ll receive a check. We only ask that you send us an acknowledgement letter in return.

If you’re not selected, you won’t hear from us. You can, however, log in and check the status of your application at any time.

A Very Small Arts Fund is a very small arts fund for very small arts organizations and individual performing artists that gives very small grants of $1 to $1,500. The Fund is open to artists and organizations that are performing and/or living in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

1. Be a very small arts organization or individual performing artist living and/or working in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Need between a buck and $1,500.

2. Don’t ask more than once a year (funds are limited).

3. Don’t ask for more than you absolutely need (funds are limited).

4. Be specific about what you want the funds for (that makes it more fun for us).