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Minnesota Private Grants

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Arts Project Grants for Cities, Counties, and Nonprofit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small arts organizations in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota, particularly those led by individuals from historically marginalized communities, to help sustain or expand their arts programming and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profits and public organizations for projects that improve the community in areas such as arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation within the ISD 88 region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants
$30,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

Housing
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Artist Growth Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their skills, reach new audiences, and sustain their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
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
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
Minnesota East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Art Project Grant for Individuals
$4,000
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

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.

Arts
Individuals
Rural Health Grants
$10,000
Medica Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Greater Minnesota that are working to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in rural communities through targeted health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
General Operating Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit arts organizations in the region to help cover their operational costs and fund public art projects, with a focus on sustaining artistic activities and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial and technical assistance to businesses in Ramsey and Washington counties to reduce harmful pollutants and improve environmental health, with a focus on supporting minority-owned businesses and those in pollution-vulnerable areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Dekko foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Dekko Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Initiative Foundation (Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance community resources and improve the quality of life for residents in the Staples and Motley areas, including schools, cultural groups, and civic organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$250,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity and sustainability through various support avenues, including training, strategic planning, and collaborative projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Individual Artist Grants
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-focused artistic projects, such as public art installations and workshops, aimed at enhancing cultural engagement in the region.

Arts
Individuals
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits