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Minnesota Community Development Grants

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Drinking Water Planning and Design Funds for PFAS Treatment
$4,600,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota communities for the planning and design of treatment systems to address PFAS contamination in public drinking water supplies.

Environment
City or township governments
PFAS Source Identification and Reduction Grant Program
$125,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and waste management facilities in Minnesota to identify and reduce harmful PFAS pollution, particularly benefiting underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
$30,000
Initiators Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Capacity Building Grants
$99,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides support to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metro area to strengthen their capacity and improve program effectiveness in areas like technology, career pathways, and arts and culture.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program
$50,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based organizations working to strengthen and envision the future of communities affected by recent federal policy changes, with a focus on leadership development and long-term community care initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (MSERP)
$175,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for commercial construction projects in designated areas of the Greater Mankato region to stimulate economic growth and revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
St. Charles Area Community Foundation Grant
$3,500
St. Charles Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for innovative projects that improve the quality of life in the St. Charles, Minnesota area, with a focus on economic development and early childhood support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Funds
$1,000
Renville County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to cities and townships in Renville County for small-scale projects that improve community aesthetics and amenities.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 6, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits in Southern Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health, and related services to address urgent community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community development, education, basic needs, and environmental stewardship in the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm Area.

Energy
Nonprofits
FINNOVATION Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
FINNOVATION Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides training and financial support to early-stage entrepreneurs in Minnesota who are dedicated to creating socially impactful and sustainable businesses.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in southwest Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health services, and capital improvements for healthcare facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health services, and related capital projects for hospitals and clinics.

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

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
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
Nominations open for Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor in Minnesota
$10,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program recognizes and rewards individuals in Minnesota who have made significant, yet often unrecognized, contributions to their communities, promoting inclusivity, equity, and deeper connections among residents.

Community Development
County governments
Bush Prize for Minnesota Organizations
$250,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides $250,000 to innovative Minnesota-based organizations that engage their communities in creative problem-solving for lasting social impact, with additional recognition and funding for finalists.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thomas Ritsche Youth Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties to implement programs that benefit youth and reduce crime.

Youth
Nonprofits