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Minnesota Community Development Grants

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Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Blandin Foundation Small Communities Grants
Contact for amount
Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and resources to nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to help small rural communities address local challenges and foster economic and social improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Artists Engage Communities Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in five northern Minnesota counties to create community-engaging art projects that enhance public access to the arts.

Community Development
County governments
MDU Resources Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
MDU Resources Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2026 Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to health care organizations in Minnesota to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.

Health
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
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Hormel Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Hormel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the charitable, educational, and scientific welfare of the Austin, Minnesota area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Wealth Building Grants
Contact for amount
Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce disparities through initiatives in affordable housing, community development, and workforce training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota communities in preventing youth substance use by implementing a proven prevention framework and fostering local coalitions to address risk factors.

Health
Nonprofits
Commemorate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
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
George Family Foundation Environment Grant
Contact for amount
George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental initiatives, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, Northern San Francisco Bay Area/Marin County, and the Vail Valley.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits