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Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

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EDA Small Business Incentive Grant 2025
Contact for amount
New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses in New Ulm, particularly in the restaurant, retail, childcare, and light manufacturing sectors, to promote local economic development.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
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
State Park Road Account Program
$5,000,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for improving roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas, ensuring safer travel for visitors.

Recreation
County governments
Mille Lacs County Childcare Provider Grant
$500
Mille Lacs County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to licensed childcare providers to improve the quality of their services through equipment upgrades, technology investments, and facility enhancements.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Environmental Response Fund 2024
$500,000
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, for-profit developers, and non-profit organizations for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in Ramsey County, promoting safe and sustainable redevelopment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for programs and services that empower women and girls in Northwest Minnesota, focusing on entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and personal development.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
$1,500 Artist Career Development Grant
$1,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Transformative Career Pathway Competitive Grants
$750,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Minnesota to deliver job training, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills development for individuals from communities of color and low-income backgrounds, focusing on high-growth industries.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Child Care Economic Development Program
$600,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local communities, non-profits, and organizations to develop and expand childcare services, addressing the shortage of quality childcare providers across Minnesota.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments and authorities in Minnesota for investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites to promote redevelopment and increase property tax revenue.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
City of Richfield American Rescue Plan Act Social Services Program
Contact for amount
City of Richfield
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Richfield, Minnesota, to help community members recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on issues like housing stability, food insecurity, and economic support for low-income households.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Crookston Area Community Fund Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF) invites grant applications to support charitable, educational, and public purpose projects that will enhance or improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Crookston area. Donor Name:Β Northwest Minnesota Foundation State:Β Minnesota City:Β Crookston Type of Grant:Β Grant Deadline:Β 10/08/2024 Size of the Grant:Β $500 to $10,000 Details: Grants will be considered from any nonprofit organization or public agency whose project addresses one of the topics, which include education, economic development, healthcare, environment and recreation, and cultural and community service. Funding Information Applications of $500 to $10,000 will be considered with a total amount of $25,000 in awards planned for this grant round. For more information, visitΒ Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Related Posts:Minnesota: Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl…Ohio: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grant Program 2024Grants to benefit Perry County Communities in OhioSubmit Applications for Community Fund Grant Program…2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in IowaCommunity Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa2025 Nixa Community Foundation Grant Program - MissouriField of Interest Grant Program – MichiganOhio: Gallia Community Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to benefit Guernsey County Residents and…Harrison County Community Foundation Fund (Ohio)Apply now for Highland County Community Fund – OhioGrants for Nonprofit Organizations benefitting…Ohio: Jackson County Community Foundation Grant ProgramFunding available to benefit Lawrence County…Meigs County Foundation Grant Program – OhioApplications open for Monroe County Community…2024 Morgan Community Fund – OhioNoble County Community Foundation Grant Program - Ohio2024 Vinton County Community Fund – Ohio

Education
Nonprofits
Greenbush Area Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Greenbush Area Community Fund provides grants to nonprofit or public entities within the Greenbush area. Donor Name:Β Northwest Minnesota Foundation State:Β Minnesota City:Β Greenbush Type of Grant:Β Grant Deadline:Β 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant:Β $5,000 Details: Grants are rewarded for qualifying programs and services including those that provide support for projects or activities that enhance and/or promote educational experiences or other related purposes recommended and supported by the Greenbush Area Community Fund. Grants will be considered in the areas of: economic development, education, aesthetic enhancement, or youth and senior enrichment. Selection criteria will focus on how the project meets the Greenbush Area Community Funds’ mission, if it reaches beyond traditional opportunities and the number of participants or number of organizations that are served. Special consideration will be given to applicants that partner with other qualifying organizations or include cash or in-kind match. Funding Information There is a total amount of $5,000 in awards planned for this grant round. For more information, visitΒ Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Related Posts:Minnesota: Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl…Submit Applications for Early Care and Education…Jones County Community Foundation Grants (Iowa)2025 Nixa Community Foundation Grant Program - MissouriWashington County Riverboat Foundation Grant Program in IowaGrants to Improve Quality of Life of Hancock County…Ohio: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grant Program 2024Grants to benefit Perry County Communities in OhioRocky Community Improvement Fund Grant 2024 in Ohio2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in IowaMissouri: American Association of University Women /…Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in IowaTown of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program…2024 Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive…2025 Discover Ames Community Grant Program - IowaBerrien Community Foundation announces "For Good"…Ohio: Gallia Community Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to benefit Guernsey County Residents and…Harrison County Community Foundation Fund (Ohio)Apply now for Highland County Community Fund – Ohio

Education
Nonprofits
2025 Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grants
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to new and developing charter schools in Minnesota to assist with planning, program design, and initial implementation, particularly focusing on improving access and academic achievement for underserved students.

Education
County governments
Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to support projects that improve the quality of life in the Twin Valley-Gary area of Minnesota, with a focus on beautification initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Educators teaching Native American Content in Minnesota
$10,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, is offering grants between $1000 and $10,000 to Minnesota K-12 educators for the development and implementation of resources, curriculum, and activities that accurately teach Native content and support Native students, with a total of $150,000 available for the 2024-2025 school year.

Workforce Development
County governments
Child Care Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local communities in Northwest Minnesota by providing resources to enhance and expand quality child care services, benefiting public entities, tribal nations, community service agencies, and nonprofit organizations experienced in child care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mid-Career Professional Development Grant 2025
$5,000
Forecast
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2024

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

The Mid-Career Professional Development Grant, provided by Forecast, offers $5,000 to Minnesota-based artists to fund activities like residencies, conferences, travel, study, and project development, aimed at advancing their public art careers, with the grant period running from January 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Benefit Women and Girls in Minnesota
$15,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation is offering a grant ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 to nonprofits, schools, or government entities that serve women and/or girls within a 30-mile radius of St. Cloud, focusing on programs that support girls aged 10-18, women in transition, and elder women, with an emphasis on promoting equality, success, health, economic self-sufficiency, and addressing unique aging issues.

Women & Girl Services
County governments