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Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program

Saint Paul's Cultural STAR Program provides grants and loans for arts and cultural organizations, events, and cultural district businesses.

About this program

The Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program promotes economic growth by supporting arts and cultural organizations, cultural events, and eligible businesses located within the city's cultural district. Awards are made through competitive funding cycles and typically support cultural capital projects, capacity-building, events, and related activities that strengthen Saint Paul's arts economy.

Eligibility

Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, along with businesses located within Saint Paul's cultural district, may apply during Cultural STAR funding cycles.

Requirements

  • Applicant must be an eligible nonprofit arts or cultural organization or an eligible business in the cultural district.
  • Project must support arts, culture, events, capacity building, or cultural economic development in Saint Paul.
  • Applicant must apply during one of the Cultural STAR funding cycles.