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Minnesota grants for Independent school districts

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Arts in the Schools Grants
$4,000
Minnesota State Legislature (Southwest Minnesota Arts Council)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides funding to public schools and community organizations in Southwest Minnesota for arts-based projects that engage students and promote community involvement.

Education
Independent school districts
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants – Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

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
Taylor Rural Improvements Grant
$30,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for capital projects that improve essential services in small towns with populations under 10,000, specifically targeting initiatives that benefit underserved communities in Southern Minnesota.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, to help underserved youth and families achieve educational success and overcome barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Economic Development Grant Program
$20,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in southern Minnesota to drive community economic development and entrepreneurship, particularly for projects facing financial challenges.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
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 help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
2025 Energy Efficiency and Community Resiliency Planning Grant
$15,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, Tribal nations, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota for projects that promote clean energy adoption and enhance community resilience against energy-related challenges.

Energy
City or township governments
Sauer Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sauer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Minnesota that support at-risk children and families by promoting emotional well-being, educational success, and strong family relationships.

Youth
Nonprofits
Northland Foundation Quarterly Grants
Contact for amount
Northland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and local government entities in northeastern Minnesota to address critical community needs such as food security, housing, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ciresi Walburn Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ciresi Walburn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota that support innovative programs benefiting youth and families.

Youth
Nonprofits
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Minnesota School-Based Health Center Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the establishment and enhancement of school-based health clinics that provide accessible healthcare services to K–12 students in Minnesota, regardless of their financial or insurance status.

Health
Nonprofits
Hunger and Homeless Grant
Contact for amount
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Minnesota that provide essential services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, helping them acquire necessary tools and infrastructure to improve their support efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Public Art Grants 2026
$20,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools in southwestern Minnesota for large-scale public art projects that foster community engagement and sustainable arts access.

Arts
Nonprofits
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance community resources and improve the quality of life for residents in the Staples and Motley areas, including schools, cultural groups, and civic organizations.

Education
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