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Minnesota Humanities Grants

Explore 15 grant opportunities

James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

Arts
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
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
2025-2026 Hospital Safety Net Grant Program
$1,315,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Minnesota hospitals for high-cost emergency medical services provided to low-income patients, helping to offset the financial burden of underpayments for these services.

Community Development
County governments
Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust Fund
$15,000
Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that help at-risk youth, particularly boys from broken homes, by addressing issues related to juvenile delinquency and promoting youth development and rehabilitation.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Paint the Town Grant Program 2025
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
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation Fund
$5,000
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, for projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant 2025
$250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

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 up to $15,000 in research and evaluation support to small, culturally specific nonprofits in Minnesota that serve diverse communities and need assistance with projects like survey development and evaluation planning.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profits and public organizations for projects that improve the community in areas such as arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation within the ISD 88 region.

Humanities
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
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 5, 2024

The James B. Linsmayer Foundation primarily awards grants within the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota. Donor Name: James B. Linsmayer Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. Limitations Although the Foundation will consider assisting start-up organizations, funding may not be requested for organizational or start-up expenses. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Grants for Governmental Entities & Non-Profit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Grants for Non-Profit Arts Organizations
$3,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit arts organizations to carry out specific artistic projects, such as theatrical performances or cultural festivals, with a requirement for a cash match.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Hastings Community Investment Fund
$100,000
City of Hastings
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects that enhance public spaces and amenities in Hastings, encouraging local partnerships and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits