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Business Awards Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program recognizes and celebrates local businesses in Saint Paul that contribute to community well-being and inclusivity, with awards given in various categories to honor their impact and legacy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Columbia Heights Facade Improvement Grant Program
$10,000
City of Columbia Heights
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners, tenants with owner consent, and nonprofit organizations in specific corridors of Columbia Heights to improve storefronts and enhance public safety through façade renovations and surveillance installations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program
$500,000
Ramsey County Housing Redevelopment Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to support redevelopment projects in designated corridors of Ramsey County, focusing on increasing housing density, improving public infrastructure, and promoting inclusive community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Silver Bay Neighborhood Revitalization Mini-Grant Program
$500
City of Silver Bay
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides funding to Silver Bay residents and business owners for exterior property improvements to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and pride of ownership.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Funding Available for Artist Career Development in Minnesota
$1,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various projects, training, and creative endeavors.

Arts
Individuals
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
2024 Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program
$500,000
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Ramsey County's Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure program is a redevelopment grant, offering $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that intensify land use, facilitate multifamily housing, improve pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure, and promote development in disinvested areas within transit, economic, and cultural corridors in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Mankato Special Event Support Grant
$10,000
City of Mankato
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and organizing committees in Mankato to create or sustain community events that benefit the local economy and are open to the public.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metro Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Metro Regional Arts Council's Flexible Support grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is available for Minnesota-based arts and cultural organizations or groups to fund operations, enhance organizational capacity, or support arts programming, with a focus on enhancing Minnesotans' access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Bush Fellowship
$150,000
BU.S.h Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 over two years to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are committed to personal growth as leaders and driving equitable, large-scale change in their communities.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices Grant in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop and implement trauma-responsive care practices in pediatric health settings, particularly for marginalized communities.

Health
County governments
Ramsey County Trusted Messenger Initiative Grants in Minnesota
$36,000
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2024

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Ramsey County is seeking applications for its Ramsey County Trusted Messenger Initiative Grants. Donor Name: Ramsey County State: Minnesota County: Dakota County (MN), Ramsey County (MN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of these grants is to generate and grow innovative ways to deliver a variety of public health services, resources and information. Focus an Scope Services Each organization must only submit one application and can only select one priority area below. Healthy Communities: The applicant collaborates to increase awareness and access to culturally informed public health information and programs which include healthy aging, Hmong health, sexual violence services, adolescent health, and child and teen checkups. Extra effort is made to reach racially and ethnically diverse communities, immigrant families and new Minnesotans who face the greatest health inequalities, language barriers, and/or may be isolated from county and other community services. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): The applicant collaborates to increase WIC program awareness and referrals of pregnant and postpartum women and their children so they may receive healthy food, nutrition education and lactation support. Extra effort is made to reach people early in pregnancy and multigenerational African American populations. Family Health and Home Visiting: The applicant collaborates to promote equity in birth outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse communities, especially African American, Native American, Latino/x and immigrant populations. Extra effort is made to support families, fathers and other caregivers, to navigate care before and after birth and to increase cultural and community connections using a holistic approach. Clinical Services: The applicant collaborates to increase awareness and access to vaccines and immunizations, tuberculosis care, sexual and reproductive health services such as HIV and STD testing and treatment, syringe services, wound care, naloxone training and outreach for people using drugs. Environmental Health: The applicant collaborates to find creative ways to increase participation in food scraps pick-up, household hazardous waste drop-off and electronics recycling programs, especially within racially and ethnically diverse communities. They also increase awareness of the Environmental Service Center, the future “one stop shop” for recycling and waste collection. Climate Action: The applicant collaborates to increases awareness of climate change and its impacts on health as well as the county’s resources and programs to lessen those impacts. Funding Information Ramsey County Public Health is continuing this initiative and anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, up to $36,000 each. Eligibility Criteria Current and former Trusted Messenger organizations may apply. The following are not requirements, however these people or organizations are encouraged to apply: Those who have never contracted with Ramsey County before. Ethnically and culturally diverse, women-owned or veteran-owned organizations. Organizations with less than 50 employees. Organizations serving not only Ramsey County but also adjacent counties including Dakota County. For more information, visit Ramsey County.

Health
Nonprofits
Healthy Living Grant Program
$1,000
City of St. Louis Park
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

Healthy Living Grant Program – Minnesota supports communities in building social connections through healthy eating, physical activity, mental health awareness, and community building. The purpose of the grant is to increase well-being through community-driven action, with a $1,000 grant award limit per applicant and activity or program. Eligible activities include new programs or initiatives that support physical or mental well-being and social connections, and are inclusive for all members of the community. Examples of eligible uses for grant funds include promotional materials, healthy foods at wellness activities, mental health support groups, meditation classes, exercise equipment for public use, gardening materials, tobacco cessation groups, and space rental and event materials.

Food and Nutrition
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Housing Trust Fund Program
$100,000
United Way of Bemidji Area
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Beltrami County that provide housing solutions, including construction, rehabilitation, and supportive services, to improve the availability and affordability of safe housing for low to moderate-income families and individuals.

Housing
Nonprofits
$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
Bin and Compostable Bag Grants
$3,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 11, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to improve their recycling and organics recycling efforts by acquiring containers and compostable bags.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Natural Resources Good Steward Grants 2025
$25,000
County of Hennepin
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2025

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that conserve and improve natural resources, targeting municipalities, nonprofits, schools, and private property owners in Hennepin County.

Natural Resources
County governments
City of Saint Paul Cultural STAR Capital Project Grant Program
$796,366
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

The Cultural STAR Capital Project program provides grants to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as buildings and equipment. Such activities must have the potential for significant or long-term impact and the expenditures must be depreciable. Donor Name: City of Saint Paul State: Minnesota City: Saint Paul Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of the Cultural STAR fund is to promote cultural vitality and economic growth, particularly in the downtown Cultural District, by strengthening the arts and culture community. Cultural STAR dollars are intended to: Build and diversify audiences; Promote a broad range of cultural offerings; Produce a long-term impact; and Leverage additional financial support. The Cultural STAR Program will achieve the purpose by making grants and loans for projects and programs that: Attract audiences; Develop and improve cultural facilities; and Build capacity of artists and cultural organizations. Geographic Focus – Cultural District At least 80% of Cultural STAR funds will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that are located within the targeted area known as the Cultural District of downtown Saint Paul. The remaining 20% of funds may be allocated to: For-profit businesses located in the Cultural District for projects that enhance visitor enjoyment of the Cultural District; or Nonprofit organizations located in Saint Paul but outside of the Cultural District. The Cultural District is defined as the geographic area bordered by Interstate 94 to the north, the Lafayette Bridge to the east, Harriet and Raspberry Islands to the south, and Chestnut Road to the west. Located in the Cultural District includes: An organization that is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State with an address that falls within the Cultural District; or An organization which owns property in the Cultural District for purposes directly related to its Cultural STAR project; or An organization has secured a lease or rental agreement within the Cultural District for the purposes directly related to its Cultural STAR project; or An organization has secured a permit or contract for the use of Public Venues in the Cultural District for the purpose directly related to its Cultural STAR Project. Located in Saint Paul includes: An organization that is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State with an address that falls within Saint Paul; or An organization that owns property in Saint Paul for purposes directly related to its Cultural STAR project; or An organization that has secured a lease or rental agreement within Saint Paul for the purposes directly related to its Cultural STAR project; or An organization has secured a permit or contract for the use of Public Venues in Saint Paul for the purpose directly related to its Cultural STAR Project. Loans and grants are available for capital projects; grants alone are available for organizational development and special projects. Funding Information Estimated Available Funding in 2024: In Cultural District: $796,366 Outside Cultural District, and For-profit businesses with projects in the Cultural District: $199,091 The minimum grant request is $5,000. Project Period Earliest Project Start Date: August 1, 2024  Latest Project End Date: July 31, 2026 Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants may apply for only one of the following Cultural STAR funding types during each funding round: Special Projects Grant; Organizational Development Grant; or Capital Project Grant. Grants can be received only once per calendar year. Saint Paul-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations located outside of the Cultural District may apply twice per round and may receive funding up to two times per calendar year – once for projects taking place outside of the Cultural District and once for projects taking place in the Cultural District. Applicant groups must be one of the following: Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that are located within the City of Saint Paul Any public, private or nonprofit entities that are located within the City of Saint Paul City departments or divisions are eligible when applying in partnership with an eligible organization The following are not eligible to apply Churches or religious organizations Political parties and related political action groups Federal, state, and county agencies and departments Organizations that received funding in the first funding round of the calendar year. For more information, visit City of Saint Paul.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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