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Minnesota Arts Grants

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SCVF Valley Arts Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the St. Croix Valley to support innovative arts programs that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Spring Alex Stern Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Alex Stern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in the Fargo-Moorhead area focused on arts, education, social services, youth recreation, civic projects, and health initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant Program
$10,000
Jerome Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career film directors in Minnesota to enhance their directing skills through self-designed mentorships with experienced professionals.

Arts
Individuals
Hennepin Homeownership Assistance Fund Program
$2,000,000
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for down payments and homebuying costs to first-time homebuyers in Hennepin County, especially those from communities historically facing barriers to homeownership.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Artist in Residence Program 2026
$3,500
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

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Arts
Nonprofits
Little Falls Initiative
$10,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Morrison County, MN, to enhance community services and sustainability through innovative projects in areas like arts, education, and children's programming.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are focused on capital projects related to technology, career pathways, and arts and culture, provided they have previously received support from the Best Buy Foundation and have raised at least half of their campaign goal.

Arts
Nonprofits
Welcoming Communities Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund
$1,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and youth in the Bemidji area for artistic projects that promote cultural experiences and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
WACF
$5,000
New London-Spicer Area Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the northern townships of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to promote community advancements in areas such as arts, health, and sustainable initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Scholarship for Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6 in Minnesota
$500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for Minnesota students in grades 3-12 to pursue arts education opportunities with professional artists or organizations.

Youth
County governments
Central Minnesota Special Needs Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Central Minnesota to deliver essential services and equipment for individuals with complex intellectual and physical disabilities.

Science and Technology
Independent school districts
Affordable Housing Incentive Fund
$5,000,000
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and preservation of affordable multifamily rental housing in Hennepin County, Minnesota, specifically targeting projects that serve low-income households and promote equity and sustainability.

Housing
Individuals
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Partners Grants
$10,000
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide innovative projects benefiting residents and schools in the Greater White Bear Lake region of Minnesota, focusing on areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists in Minnesota
$25,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to midcareer ceramic artists in Minnesota to advance their artistic practice and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.

Arts
Individuals
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Minnesota to create inclusive and accessible environments that support the dignity and well-being of older adults.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operating Support Grant Program
$17,000
Minnesota Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides flexible funding to arts organizations in northeastern Minnesota to support their core operations and enhance accessibility for audiences and artists with disabilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Poet Laureate Award
$20,000
The Loft Literary Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding and support for a professional poet to serve as an ambassador for Minneapolis's literary culture, engaging the community through poetry projects and educational initiatives over a two-year term.

Arts
Individuals