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AACF Alexandria Difference Maker Grant
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support initiatives that create meaningful community change in areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Native Nations
$500,000
Giving Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

GRC Bush Prize: Native Nations is an annual grant award that celebrates Native-led organizations across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota who have a track record of successful community problem-solving. Donor Name: Giving Relatives Collaborative State: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes | Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: GRC Bush Prize: Native Nations grant recipients support a culture of innovation, are highly-valued in community, and have a history of building creative, community-powered solutions for challenges in Native communities. GRC Bush Prize: Native Nations grant recipients will receive a grant of up to 25% of their organization’s last fiscal year expenses (grant award up to $500,000). Bush Prize grants are flexible, general operating funds that can be used to support the organization’s ongoing good work in whatever way best suits their needs. Eligible Activities and Entities Be a Native-led organization with 60% of its board members and senior leadership/ED identifying as Native. Be a Native-led organization and a legally incorporated entity with 501(c)(3), or, 501(c)(4) status, or have a fiscal sponsor. Be based in and carry out their work in either Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or in one of the 23 Native Nations that share the same geography. Submit a grant for a charitable purpose. Ineligible Activities and Entities Native-led organizations who have received a Bush Prize in the last 10 years. Projects sponsored by a government agency. Endowment funds. Individuals; these grants are for Native-led organizations. Partisan efforts. Late or incomplete application. For more information, visit GRC.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
2025 Spring Lawns to Legumes Grant Program
$400
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding and resources to Minnesota residents for creating pollinator-friendly gardens in their outdoor spaces to support at-risk pollinators.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Brainerd Lakes region to support projects that improve community quality of life and address local needs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Small Art Project Grant Program
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The East Central Regional Arts Council offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for arts projects in Minnesota's Region 7E, supporting activities such as performances, exhibitions, residencies, and workshops, with eligibility open to local units of government, schools, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and groups with a qualifying fiscal sponsor.

Arts
Nonprofits
Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building in Long-term Care in Minnesota
$3,000,000
Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to strengthen infection prevention and control practices in long-term care facilities serving older adults, particularly in rural areas.

Capacity Building
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program in Minnesota
$68,000,000
Minnesota MnDOT
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and private entities to develop a network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations along major highways in Minnesota, promoting accessible and reliable EV infrastructure.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts Grants for Governmental Entities & Non-Profit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for programs and services that empower women and girls in Northwest Minnesota, focusing on entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and personal development.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Julianne Williams Fund Grants
$8,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the St. Cloud area to empower girls and young women through outdoor activities and initiatives that promote self-esteem and mutual respect.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
West Bank Community Fund Grants
$5,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profits and public organizations for projects that improve the community in areas such as arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation within the ISD 88 region.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Early Literacy Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Southern Minnesota to distribute books to children from birth to age eight, particularly focusing on diverse and at-risk populations.

Youth
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants
$30,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects focused on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride.

Environment
City or township governments
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants – Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government entities in Hennepin County for projects that create or improve youth play areas and athletic facilities, promoting increased access to recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Promote or Preserve Natural Resources in Minnesota
$25,000
Eldor and Stella Omdahl Environment and Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northwest Minnesota for projects that aim to protect and enhance the region's natural resources.

Natural Resources
County governments
The MSP Equity Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota
$100,000
gener8tor
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides $100,000 investments and support to high-growth, early-stage companies led by Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services in Minnesota
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota that deliver essential services to low-income individuals and families, helping them meet basic needs and overcome challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits