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Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

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WACF Opportunity Gap Grant
$20,000
Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to develop programs that improve access to education and career readiness for children and families facing inequities.

Youth
Nonprofits
2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
$30,000
Initiators Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

Community Development
Individuals
Teens & Tech Grants
$50,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that empower underserved teens through hands-on technology learning and career readiness programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Business Innovation Grant Program
$3,000
Renville County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to local businesses in Renville County for innovative projects that promote growth, sustainability, and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities in Minnesota
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to health care entities in Minnesota to improve safety measures and reduce workplace violence, focusing on training for de-escalation and positive support.

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
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
United Way Grant for Hubbard County Non-profits
$5,000
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Hubbard County, Minnesota, that provide essential community services focused on youth education, financial stability, and health, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Meat Education and Training Grant Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota schools to develop or improve meat cutting and butchery training programs for students in grades 6 through 12, enhancing vocational education and career readiness in the meat processing industry.

Workforce Development
Private institutions of higher education
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
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 Womenโ€™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