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Minnesota Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Program
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop and expand primary care residency programs, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to help address the shortage of primary care physicians in the state.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota that aim to reduce economic disparities and enhance workforce development for Southeast Asian residents facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Clinical Dental Education Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support educational institutions and clinical training sites in Minnesota that aim to improve dental care access for underserved populations through innovative training programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small arts organizations in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota, particularly those led by individuals from historically marginalized communities, to help sustain or expand their arts programming and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Initiative
$10,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to empower small rural communities in Central Minnesota to enhance local leadership, community engagement, and implement projects that promote long-term vibrancy and belonging.

Community Development
Individuals
Rural Health Grants
$10,000
Medica Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Greater Minnesota that are working to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in rural communities through targeted health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Housing Grant Program 2026
$6,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding for housing development and rehabilitation projects in Minnesota communities affected by mining, prioritizing collaborative efforts that address local housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
Commercial Redevelopment Grants Program 2026
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Residential Redevelopment Grant Program 2026
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Minnesota for the demolition and deconstruction of residential structures to revitalize communities and reduce blight.

Housing
City or township governments
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Northland Foundation Quarterly Grants
Contact for amount
Northland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and local government entities in northeastern Minnesota to address critical community needs such as food security, housing, and education.

Community Development
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
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

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
Labor Education Advancement Program Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Labor and IndU.S.try
State

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota to enhance participation and retention of people of color, Indigenous individuals, and women in registered apprenticeship programs, promoting a skilled and diverse workforce.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Management Improvement Fund
$15,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and midsize nonprofit organizations in Minnesota to improve their management and operational capacity, with a focus on enhancing effectiveness and leadership among BIPOC communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits