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Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program
$1,762,400
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Minnesota for infrastructure projects that boost economic development, create jobs, and improve transportation systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Small Arts Project and School Arts Project Grant
$2,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit arts organizations, community groups, and K-12 schools in specific Minnesota counties to support various arts activities and projects that benefit local communities.

Arts
City or township governments
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$12,000,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Education
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
Neighborhood STAR Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports capital improvement projects that enhance community vitality and cultural diversity in neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Community Development
City or township governments
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
$45,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Agriculture
County governments
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant Program 2026
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

Environment
County governments
PROMISE Act Grants
$50,000
Minnesota Legislature
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in Central Minnesota that faced revenue loss during the pandemic and did not receive prior state aid.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Kickstart Your Project with a PPG Mini-Grant Program in Minnesota
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Main Street Economic Revitalization Program
$37,600
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners, businesses, and developers in downtown Foley and St. Cloud for projects that promote economic growth and community enhancement.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ramsey County Emerging and Diverse Developers
Contact for amount
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides mentorship, training, and resources to emerging and diverse developers in Ramsey County to support the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income residents.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant 2025
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to pursue activities that foster personal growth, confidence, and self-discovery.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals