BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is now offering 2025 grant and scholarship opportunities.
Nonprofits within 30 miles of Bemidji are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,500 to support art-related projects.
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This initiative is designed to foster and support artistic endeavors that enrich the local community and enhance cultural experiences, a release said.
"Supporting arts and culture is vital for community growth and engagement," said Bev Erickson, chair of the BAAE Advisory Board, in the release. "We are delighted to offer this grant to nonprofit organizations who share our passion for artistic expression and community enrichment.鈥�
Grants to be awarded through the BAAE Arts Project 2025 grant round will include funds from the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment, Richard and Pam Nelson Family Visual Arts Fund, Patt and Ernie Rall Children鈥檚 Performing Arts Fund and the John Rabel Memorial Music Fund.
Additionally, the Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies Foundation will award scholarship grants. Each year the fund provides scholarships for young people from the Bemidji area, ages 8 to 15, to study violin, viola, cello or bass, to cover lesson costs and instrument rental. Grant awards will be determined upon grant applications submitted.
Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their project proposals by May 1 through the online portal available on Northwest Minnesota Foundation鈥檚 website at under Grants.
Applications will be reviewed by BAAE Advisory Board members who have backgrounds in various business and artistic areas, ensuring that chosen projects reflect the diversity and creativity of the Bemidji area. Grantees will be notified of their selection by email in June, with funding dispersed in July.
