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Taylor Rural Improvements Grant
$30,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for capital projects that improve essential services in small towns with populations under 10,000, specifically targeting initiatives that benefit underserved communities in Southern Minnesota.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delano Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Delano Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public school districts for projects that enhance education, community development, arts and culture, or recreational activities in the Delano area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services in Minnesota
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota that deliver essential services to low-income individuals and families, helping them meet basic needs and overcome challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, to help underserved youth and families achieve educational success and overcome barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nashwauk Area Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create innovative programs benefiting the Nashwauk community, focusing on education, volunteerism, and collaboration among local groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development Grant Program
$20,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in southern Minnesota to drive community economic development and entrepreneurship, particularly for projects facing financial challenges.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Individual Artist Award
$3,500
The McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Central Minnesota to help them develop and share their creative work within their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant 2025
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to pursue activities that foster personal growth, confidence, and self-discovery.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Thriving Communities Initiative
$10,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to empower small rural communities in Central Minnesota to enhance local leadership, community engagement, and implement projects that promote long-term vibrancy and belonging.

Community Development
Individuals
Artist Career Development Program
$4,000
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists in Central Minnesota to support their professional development and creative projects, helping them advance their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
2025 Energy Efficiency and Community Resiliency Planning Grant
$15,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, Tribal nations, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota for projects that promote clean energy adoption and enhance community resilience against energy-related challenges.

Energy
City or township governments
Sauer Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sauer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Minnesota that support at-risk children and families by promoting emotional well-being, educational success, and strong family relationships.

Youth
Nonprofits
Northland Foundation Quarterly Grants
Contact for amount
Northland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and local government entities in northeastern Minnesota to address critical community needs such as food security, housing, and education.

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
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Training and Education Endowment Grants
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Northwest Minnesota to strengthen their leadership and operational capacity through training and development initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Management Improvement Fund
$15,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and midsize nonprofit organizations in Minnesota to improve their management and operational capacity, with a focus on enhancing effectiveness and leadership among BIPOC communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

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