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Contact Us


For more information on the Willmar Arts Grant, contact Susan Lorenz, Program Officer at (877) 253-4380.

Willmar Fund For the Arts Grants


The purpose of the Fund for the Arts program is to support small and medium-sized arts organizations in the Willmar area. The fund also supports arts activities conducted by community organizations. The Fund for the Arts is an important resource for both new and existing arts organizations. It allows depth and diversity of the arts in Willmar and makes the arts more accessible to area residents. An Arts Advisory Committee assists in administering the Fund for the Arts program and advises the Foundation on the disbursement of fund from the Fund for the Arts.


Area Served

The primary geographic focus of the Fund for the Arts is the city of Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.

What We Don't Fund

The Foundation will not fund individuals, endowments, medical research, capital campaigns to which the Foundation can contribute no more than a tiny fraction of the total need, debt retirement or deficit financing, dollar-for-dollar replacement of government funding that has been reduced or eliminated, religious organizations for direct religious activities, political organizations or political campaigns, fraternal organizations, societies or orders, telephone solicitations, and national fund raising efforts.

Application Deadline


The deadline for grant applications is August 15th of each year.  Applications must be submitted online by midnight on the grant deadline date.   No hard copies will be accepted.

Grantmaking Process


  • Applicant submits application online.
  • A site visit may be made to selected applicants.
  • The Grant Advisory Committee will recommend applications for funding to the WACF Board of Directors.
  • WACF Board of Directors will make final funding decisions.
  • Applicants are notified of final decision within 60 days of application deadline.