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Minnesota Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

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

Aug 4, 2025

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

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and local government entities in northeastern Minnesota to address critical community needs such as food security, housing, and social equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ciresi Walburn Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ciresi Walburn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

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 2025
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

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

Aug 1, 2025

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 Industry
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
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artist Equity Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their artistic skills and sustain their creative practices.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
2025 Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
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
2026-2027 Swab Team Services Grant
$650,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

May 13, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations in Minnesota to implement lead hazard mitigation services, including education, blood lead testing, and environmental interventions, particularly in communities at high risk for lead exposure.

Health
Nonprofits
Facing Race Awards
Contact for amount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
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
Next Generation Public Health Pathways Grant
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that connect diverse Minnesotans to careers in public health, particularly through experiential learning and partnerships.

Education
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
MHC Cultural and Ethnic Studies Grant
$472,500
Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in Minnesota to create educational materials for K–12 students, focusing on underrepresented communities that rely on oral traditions, such as the Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Oromo cultures.

Education
Nonprofits
Racial Equity Accountability Grant
$7,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Northwest Minnesota to enhance services for individuals experiencing or emerging from homelessness through culturally competent programs and employment stabilization efforts.

Housing
Nonprofits
West Bank Community Fund Grants
$5,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Employment Labor and Training
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