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Minnesota grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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MPCA Next Generation Refrigeration Grants
$20,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to Minnesota-based businesses and organizations for replacing or retrofitting refrigeration systems with environmentally friendly options that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities in Minnesota
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to health care entities in Minnesota to improve safety measures and reduce workplace violence, focusing on training for de-escalation and positive support.

Community Development
County governments
Art Project Grant
$5,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Minnesota's Arrowhead region to create and present meaningful arts projects that benefit their communities.

Infrastructure
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
Community Revitalization, Education, and Equity in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Minnesota for projects that enhance education, health, and economic stability, particularly in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education
County governments
R2AC Artist Support Grant Program
$2,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This program provides financial support to artists and culture bearers in specific Minnesota counties to help them enhance their creative development and pursue artistic opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
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
Minnesota Sea Grant Biennial 2026-2028
$500,000
Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and outreach projects that improve the health and sustainability of Lake Superior and Minnesota's inland waters, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and collaborative teams focused on aquatic resources.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Press Forward MN Closing Coverage Gaps Grant
$40,000
Minnesota Council on Foundations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small, local news organizations in Minnesota that focus on original reporting for underserved communities, aiming to improve media representation and civic engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices Grant in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop and implement trauma-responsive care practices in pediatric health settings, particularly for marginalized communities.

Health
County governments
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
$1,500 Artist Career Development Grant
$1,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance community living for people of all ages, particularly focusing on improving safety, health, connectivity, and economic security for older adults in Minnesota.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Long-term Care Grant Program
$2,000,000
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 improve non-emergency medical transportation services for residents in long-term care facilities, ensuring they can access essential health-related appointments safely and effectively.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant 2025
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and organizations to implement and showcase innovative sustainable agriculture practices that improve energy efficiency, environmental health, and farm profitability.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Greenbush Area Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Greenbush Area Community Fund provides grants to nonprofit or public entities within the Greenbush area. Donor Name:Β Northwest Minnesota Foundation State:Β Minnesota City:Β Greenbush Type of Grant:Β Grant Deadline:Β 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant:Β $5,000 Details: Grants are rewarded for qualifying programs and services including those that provide support for projects or activities that enhance and/or promote educational experiences or other related purposes recommended and supported by the Greenbush Area Community Fund. Grants will be considered in the areas of: economic development, education, aesthetic enhancement, or youth and senior enrichment. Selection criteria will focus on how the project meets the Greenbush Area Community Funds’ mission, if it reaches beyond traditional opportunities and the number of participants or number of organizations that are served. Special consideration will be given to applicants that partner with other qualifying organizations or include cash or in-kind match. Funding Information There is a total amount of $5,000 in awards planned for this grant round. For more information, visitΒ Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Related Posts:Minnesota: Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl…Submit Applications for Early Care and Education…Jones County Community Foundation Grants (Iowa)2025 Nixa Community Foundation Grant Program - MissouriWashington County Riverboat Foundation Grant Program in IowaGrants to Improve Quality of Life of Hancock County…Ohio: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grant Program 2024Grants to benefit Perry County Communities in OhioRocky Community Improvement Fund Grant 2024 in Ohio2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in IowaMissouri: American Association of University Women /…Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in IowaTown of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program…2024 Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive…2025 Discover Ames Community Grant Program - IowaBerrien Community Foundation announces "For Good"…Ohio: Gallia Community Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to benefit Guernsey County Residents and…Harrison County Community Foundation Fund (Ohio)Apply now for Highland County Community Fund – Ohio

Education
Nonprofits
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
BizRecycling
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grants
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to new and developing charter schools in Minnesota to assist with planning, program design, and initial implementation, particularly focusing on improving access and academic achievement for underserved students.

Education
County governments
2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering the AGRI Value-Added Grant, a reimbursement grant ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, to support value-added businesses such as bioenergy producers and hemp processors in increasing sales of Minnesota agricultural products through investment in equipment, production capacity, market diversification, and market access.

Agriculture
Nonprofits