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Minnesota Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program 2025
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small, rural nonprofit hospitals in Minnesota to develop strategic plans or implement projects that improve access to essential health services in their communities.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Mankato Special Event Support Grant
$10,000
City of Mankato
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and organizing committees in Mankato to create or sustain community events that benefit the local economy and are open to the public.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2025 Bush Fellowship
$150,000
BU.S.h Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 over two years to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are committed to personal growth as leaders and driving equitable, large-scale change in their communities.

Business and Commerce
County governments
2025 Preparing for Extreme Weather
$20,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers in improving their resilience to extreme weather through the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Agriculture
County governments
Pro Bono Research Grants for Nonprofits in Minnesota
$15,000
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides research and evaluation support to culturally specific nonprofits in Minnesota, helping them enhance their capabilities to better serve their communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Access to Newborn Hearing Grants
$10,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives focused on improving access to newborn hearing screening and services in Minnesota.

Health
County governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$33,898,500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

Transportation
Special district governments
United Way of Bemidji Area announces Community Response Grant
$2,500
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

Grant Name: Community Response Grant (Minnesota) Offered by: United Way of Bemidji Area Focus Areas: 1. Education: Supporting the achievement of full potential for children, youth, and adults. 2. Basic Needs/Income: Promoting financial stability, increasing self-sufficiency, and providing basic needs/crisis emergency services. 3. Health: Improving people's health and social well-being. Requirements: - Services supported by United Way funds must be clearly defined. - Impact of the services must be documented by the receiving organization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Equity-Based Operating Grants
$67,000
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

Arts Midwest is offering Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color, providing general operating support for those with annual expenses up to $500,000 in selected states.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Goodhue County Opioid Settlement Grant
$200,000
Goodhue Countyโ€™s Opioid Settlement Advisory Council (OSAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Goodhue County that aim to prevent opioid misuse and promote healthy lifestyles.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Implementation Grants for Community Resilience in Minnesota
$5,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to Minnesota's tribal nations and local governments for projects that improve community resilience against climate change impacts, such as extreme heat and wildfires.

Environment
City or township governments
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
CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grants
$2,500
CenterPoint Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to cities and townships served by CenterPoint Energy for purchasing safety equipment and implementing safety-related projects to enhance community safety.

Energy
City or township governments
Central Minnesota โ€œDifference Makerโ€ Grants
$30,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Healthy Brain Community Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and culturally competent care for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living in Greater Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants
$2,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties to develop programs that support and empower boys and men facing challenges in education, mental health, fatherhood, and career development.

Education
County governments