SMIF Paint the Town Grants

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for free paint and coating products for community mural, community welcome sign, historic structure or public art projects or to refresh public spaces in preparation for significant community milestone celebrations through its Paint the Town Grant program. 

This year, projects that lift up marginalized community members will be prioritized and the grant is open to all communities within SMIF’s 20-county region, including Goodhue and Wabasha Counties. 

You can apply online at https://smifoundation.org/smif-grants/, click the Grants tab then look under Grantseekers. Apply by Tuesday, March 3rd. 

SMIF’s Paint the Town Grant Program is designed to build community collaboration with a unique and hands-on approach.

SMIF donates up to 100 gallons of paint per project, with the goal of fostering inclusion through volunteer engagement and  celebration of local pride and collaboration.  

Public art projects examples may include painting a piano on a public, outdoor staircase, painting board games on public picnic tables, painting a pop-up park in an alleyway downtown or using paint on temporary or permanent art installations that enhance the vibrancy of a community.