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Cream of the Crop Contest in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Minnesota Grown
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This competition recognizes Minnesota school districts, early care centers, and family day cares that actively support local farmers by purchasing and promoting Minnesota-grown foods.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Art Project Grant
$5,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Minnesota's Arrowhead region to create and present meaningful arts projects that benefit their communities.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Art Project Grant for Individuals
$4,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region for various artistic projects and professional development, encouraging creativity and community engagement.

Education
Individuals
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
FY 2026 Community Grant Application
Contact for amount
City of Annapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Annapolis that focus on community development, economic growth, and social well-being through operating and capital grants.

Arts
Nonprofits
Little Falls Initiative
$10,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Morrison County, MN, to enhance community services and sustainability through innovative projects in areas like arts, education, and children's programming.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse Grants
$750,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota-based nonprofits, businesses, and governments for projects that promote waste reduction and reuse, focusing on sustainable practices and community education.

Environment
Nonprofits
Early Literacy Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Southern Minnesota to distribute books to children from birth to age eight, particularly focusing on diverse and at-risk populations.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Blackduck Area Community Fund
$500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that improve the quality of life in the Blackduck area.

Education
Nonprofits
Hennepin Countyโ€™s Supportive Housing Strategy Program
Contact for amount
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This program provides funding and support to develop affordable housing with services for Hennepin County's most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness, severe health issues, or complex needs.

Housing
Individuals
Community Clinic Grant
$45,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit clinics and government entities in Minnesota to improve access to essential health services for low-income and rural populations, particularly focusing on mental health, oral health, and services for at-risk youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Grow Your Own Competitive Grant 2026
$750,000
Minnesota Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota school districts and organizations to help adults and high school students pursue careers in education, with a focus on increasing diversity and addressing teacher shortages.

Education
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
Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Brainerd Lakes region to support projects that improve community quality of life and address local needs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant 2025
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports urban youth agricultural education and community development initiatives in Minnesota's urban and peri-urban areas, benefiting a range of organizations including nonprofits, schools, and local governments.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Non-profit Organizations in Minnesota
$100,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metro area that focus on improving health, economic stability, shelter, safety, and education for adult women.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
R2AC Artist Support Grant Program
$2,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This program provides financial support to artists and culture bearers in specific Minnesota counties to help them enhance their creative development and pursue artistic opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
WACF Community Impact Grant
$100,000
Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to implement projects that foster community connections, inclusivity, and long-term positive change.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Minnesota Sea Grant Biennial 2026-2028
$500,000
Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and outreach projects that improve the health and sustainability of Lake Superior and Minnesota's inland waters, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and collaborative teams focused on aquatic resources.

Science and Technology
City or township governments