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Minnesota Private Grants

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St. Charles Area Community Foundation Grant
$3,500
St. Charles Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for innovative projects that improve the quality of life in the St. Charles, Minnesota area, with a focus on economic development and early childhood support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 6, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits in Southern Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health, and related services to address urgent community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FINNOVATION Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
FINNOVATION Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides training and financial support to early-stage entrepreneurs in Minnesota who are dedicated to creating socially impactful and sustainable businesses.

Community Development
Individuals
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community development, education, basic needs, and environmental stewardship in the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm Area.

Energy
Nonprofits
AACF Alexandria Difference Maker Grant
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support initiatives that create meaningful community change in areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
AACF Ruth McDonald Fund Grant
$5,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support health and wellness initiatives that address the needs of residents experiencing poverty.

Health
Nonprofits
Facing Race Awards
Contact for amount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists in Minnesota
$25,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to midcareer ceramic artists in Minnesota to advance their artistic practice and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.

Arts
Individuals
Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health services, and related capital projects for hospitals and clinics.

Education
Nonprofits
2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in southwest Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health services, and capital improvements for healthcare facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nominations open for Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor in Minnesota
$10,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program recognizes and rewards individuals in Minnesota who have made significant, yet often unrecognized, contributions to their communities, promoting inclusivity, equity, and deeper connections among residents.

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
2025 Bush Prize for Minnesota Organizations
$250,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides $250,000 to innovative Minnesota-based organizations that engage their communities in creative problem-solving for lasting social impact, with additional recognition and funding for finalists.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thomas Ritsche Youth Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties to implement programs that benefit youth and reduce crime.

Youth
Nonprofits
ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant
$5,000
Rocori Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the ROCORI area to support impactful community projects focused on education, social services, arts, and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
Constellation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Constellation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metro area that provide essential services in education, employment, and health to low-income individuals and families.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
MHC Cultural and Ethnic Studies Grant
$472,500
Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in Minnesota to create educational materials for K–12 students, focusing on underrepresented communities that rely on oral traditions, such as the Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Oromo cultures.

Education
Nonprofits
Fisher Area Community Fund Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to implement projects that improve education, economic development, healthcare, environmental and recreational opportunities, and cultural services in the Fisher, Minnesota area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Racial Equity Accountability Grant
$7,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Northwest Minnesota to enhance services for individuals experiencing or emerging from homelessness through culturally competent programs and employment stabilization efforts.

Housing
Nonprofits
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund
$1,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and youth in the Bemidji area for artistic projects that promote cultural experiences and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits