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Minnesota Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 39 grant opportunities

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
Bush Prize for Minnesota Organizations
$250,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides $250,000 to innovative Minnesota-based organizations that engage their communities in creative problem-solving for lasting social impact, with additional recognition and funding for finalists.

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
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
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Opioid Prevention Funding Grant
$250,000
Carver County Health & Human Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Carver County, Minnesota, aimed at preventing opioid misuse and enhancing treatment and recovery services through collaborative and sustainable initiatives.

Health
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
Bush Fellowship
$150,000
Bush Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 to visionary leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to enhance their leadership skills and drive transformative change in their communities.

Capacity Building
Individuals
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
Vibrant Communities Grant Program
$10,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop and enhance mental health services and initiatives in six counties across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
Rapid Response Fund
$25,000
Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides urgent financial support to Minnesota-based nonprofits and Tribal entities for grassroots organizing efforts that address unexpected challenges and promote community empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The FruitGuys Community Fund Grant
$5,000
The FruitGuys Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Full-Service Community Schools Competitive Grant Opportunity
$1,800,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and charter schools in Minnesota to develop and enhance community schools that offer comprehensive services to students and families in underserved areas.

Education
Independent school districts
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Economic Mobility
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to small- to medium-sized nonprofits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to enhance their capacity and operations in order to promote economic mobility and support community needs.

Community Development
Small businesses