Deadline for arts and learning grant is Oct. 1

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – From SW Minn. Arts and Humanities Council
The deadline for SMAHC arts and learning grants is Wednesday, Oct. 1. (Round I) for projects starting Monday, Dec. 1 or after. The next deadline will not be until April 1, 2009 (round II) for projects starting June 1, 2009 or after.
The arts and learning grant program is open to all schools and non-profit organizations in the eighteen counties of Southwest Minnesota served by SMAHC. This program provides matching grants to schools, organizations, and communities for artist residencies and field trips.
Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 for artist residencies, up to $750 for pre-packaged theatre residencies, and up to $600 for field trips. Each school or organization is limited to $2,500 in arts in learning grant funds per year.

The guidelines and application form can be viewed and downloaded from the SMAHC website at www.smahc.org.
The deadline for SMAHC individual study opportunity grants is Wednesday, Oct. 1. (Round I) for projects starting Monday, Dec. 1, or after. The next deadline will not be until April 1, 2009 (round II) for projects starting June 1, 2009 or after.
The program provides up to $500 to artists of all ages and disciplines to engage in quality study opportunities. Some possibilities for individual artist study opportunity projects include professional mentorship, workshops, camps, or classes. This grant program is for artists in any stage of their career.
Please feel free to contact the SMAHC office with any questions about possible projects and eligibility. (Funds may not be used towards college tuition for credit). The guidelines and application form can be viewed and downloaded from the SMAHC website at www.smahc.org.
SMAHC is the designated regional arts council for eighteen counties (Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine) of southwest Minnesota. The organization provides financial and technical assistance to non-profit organizations and schools interested in sponsoring or producing arts activities, as well as offering grants to individual artists.
For more information or application forms and guidelines, go to www.smahc.org or contact the SMAHC office by mail: SMAHC, 1210 E. College Drive, Suite 600, Marshall, MN 56258; by phone at (507) 537-1471 or toll free at 800-622-5284; or by e-mail at smahcinfo@iw.net.