The mission of the Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota's designated regional arts councils is to steward funding through the State of Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF) to support arts access, arts education, and arts and cultural heritage, aimed at creating a strong arts legacy in Minnesota.
The Art In Our Schools Grant by ECRAC aims to enrich arts education within Region 7E's educational establishments, covering Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties in Minnesota. It promotes artistic excellence, offering up to $3,000 to supplement school arts curriculums. Supported activities include artistic residencies, arts-related field trips, and special arts events or projects that benefit K-12 students and various student groups. While no matching funds are required, they are encouraged to cover beyond total project expenses. Projects must be completed within a year, involve the community significantly, and comply with ADA regulations. They should not include travel outside Minnesota, equipment purchases, real estate, or solely fund routine school arts activities or art commissions.