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GrantMinnesota — SEMAC 2026–2027 Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Residency Grants ($2,000–$4,000; November 30)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$2,000–$4,000 per eligible school/artist residency applicant award; no overall pool misrepresented as individual award.

DeadlineNovember 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. under SEMAC general application instructions. The 2026 fall program also listed a prior Sept 30 deadline, already closed. November round is subject to funds remaining; official page does not establish the time zone.

Required next actionConfirm that the school or individual artist/culture bearer is eligible in one of SEMAC's 11 southeastern Minnesota counties. Obtain written commitment of the partner school/artist; ensure the proposed residency supplements the school curriculum, budget excludes permanent equipment and transportation; register and complete the specific online application using SEMAC's portal via https://semac.org/how-to-apply/ . Submit by November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., subject to funds remaining, and verify receipt.

Current statusOpen, while funds remain — next Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools 2026 fall deadline November 30, 2026.Source verification2026-10-27Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District

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The Atlas team reviews eligibility, the current deadline, and project fit using the funder’s official materials, then follows up using the contact details you provide.
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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

Compare grants. Understand fit. Choose your next move.

Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.