Grant Amount: $5,000 - 2 grants Application Deadline: October 18, 2026 (11:59pm CT) Grant-Funded Period: January 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027 Grant Intentions: This grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career artists seeking to expand or advance their careers in the field of public art. Funding can be used to support the development of a project idea or to participate in activities that will help applicants further their careers as public artists. Professional development activities can range from residencies to apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, and the creation of project models or prototypes, as long as the overall outcome is to advance the applicant’s public art career. Please see the definitions of public art and mid-career below. Professional Development grants may be used for the development of proposals for other public or nonprofit agencies; however, commission or client-based work is not eligible. *Please contact the Forecast Grants team if you need help submitting your application in English at jenk@forecastpublicart.org Find support on our website grants page.