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Grant Deadlines

Grant Deadlines

The grant interface is available 24/7, therefore all application and report deadlines are 11:59 pm (just before midnight) on the date specified. Applications may be submitted up to 30 days prior to the deadline but will not be accepted the day after the deadline, regardless of whether a deadline falls on a weekend.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the Final Submission Deadline. See Grant Programs – Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council for submission deadlines for all grant opportunities.

  • The next submission deadline for Project Support Grants for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers is January 19, 2026
  • The next submission deadline for Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations is March 30, 2026
  • The next submission deadline for General Operating Support Grants is October 31,2025, if funding is still available after review of applications submitted by the initial deadline of August 31, 2025 
  • The next submission deadline for the Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Grant is December 1, if funding is still available after review of applications submitted by the previous deadlines of August 1 and October 1, 2025

Final Reports

Final Reports for all grantees are due 30 days after the project End Date stated in the grant contract. Reports are assigned through the grant interface once the grantee has signed their contractual agreement and may be found in the Follow-Up Forms section on the Applicant Dashboard. Grantees are encouraged to review the Final Report prior to beginning their grant-funded project to be aware of the information they must track.  For example, as part of the Final Report, among other details, grantees are required to report on attendance, on actual spending of grant dollars, and on outcomes. They also must include a copy of a letter of appreciation they sent to their senators and representatives in the Minnesota State Legislature as required in the contract. Grantees also are strongly encouraged to invite their legislators to attend their events.

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Contact SEMAC

For more information about or assistance with SEMAC’s grant programs:

  • Phone: 507.281.4848
  • Email: staff@semac.org
  • Instagram @southeasternmnartscouncil | Facebook @SEMAC
  • Contact sharon@semac.org, 711 TTY with accessibility needs.