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Minnesota grants for City or township governments

Explore 180 grant opportunities

Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals and families with basic needs while also promoting animal welfare in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Commemorate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Art Project Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government units in southwest Minnesota to support community arts projects such as performances, exhibitions, and festivals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Arts Access Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects that improve accessibility and engage the community in the five-county area of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Arts
Nonprofits
Small Town Grant
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects in southern Minnesota that enhance community engagement, culture, education, and social well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Women’s Fund Grant
$15,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that create programs and projects benefiting women and girls in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area, focusing on empowerment, education, and health.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Impact Funds
$1,000
Renville County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to cities and townships in Renville County for small-scale projects that improve community aesthetics and amenities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant
$5,000
Rocori Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the ROCORI area to support impactful community projects focused on education, social services, arts, and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hallock Area Community Fund
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and public entities serving the Kittson Central School District area to address community needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Constellation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Constellation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metro area that provide essential services in education, employment, and health to low-income individuals and families.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Opioid Prevention Funding Grant
$250,000
Carver County Health & Human Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Carver County, Minnesota, aimed at preventing opioid misuse and enhancing treatment and recovery services through collaborative and sustainable initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Initiative
$10,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to empower small rural communities in Central Minnesota to enhance local leadership, community engagement, and implement projects that promote long-term vibrancy and belonging.

Community Development
Individuals
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits