Incubator Program Eligibility & Benefits

Springboard's Incubator Program is designed for arts groups and individual artist projects that have a nonprofit purpose and/or are looking at becoming their own tax exempt nonprofit organization.

Sponsored projects must be artist-led, fit with the mission of Springboard for the Arts, and be based in or producing work in Minnesota. Springboard's program does not sponsor for-profit corporations or LLCs.
 
 
Benefits
  • Access to pro bono bylaw and articles of incorporation review; other pro bono or low-cost legal services are also available
  • Your project's money held in a separate account and available to you as needed (given adequate notice)
  • Weekly deposit and check processing
  • Automated weekly account statements via email
  • Letters of agreement for grant applications available as needed (you must inform Springboard of your intent to apply at least five business days before a proposal is due)
  • Donors who give $250.00 or more to your project (individual and corporation/foundation) are sent acknowledgements from Springboard to document tax deductions
  • Your project's own online fundraising page available through GiveMN.org
  • Access to other low-cost Springboard services, including organizational consulting as well as discounts on meeting room rental and certain workshops.
 
Cost
  • $95 one-time application fee
  • $95 annual membership fee (starting July 2013)
  • 7% administration fee on all funds managed

Other information:

Fiscal Sponsorship FAQ

Eligibility Questionnaire

Program Manual

A sample application is linked below. This is only for reference, and will not be accepted in place of our online submission form.

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