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Minnesota Private Grants

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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
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Hormel Foundation Grant
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The Hormel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the charitable, educational, and scientific welfare of the Austin, Minnesota area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Wealth Building Grants
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Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce disparities through initiatives in affordable housing, community development, and workforce training.

Community Development
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
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals and families with basic needs while also promoting animal welfare in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
2026 Art Project Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government units in southwest Minnesota to support community arts projects such as performances, exhibitions, and festivals.

Arts
Nonprofits
George Family Foundation Environment Grant
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George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental initiatives, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, Northern San Francisco Bay Area/Marin County, and the Vail Valley.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants
$2,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties to develop programs that support and empower boys and men facing challenges in education, mental health, fatherhood, and career development.

Education
County governments
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Paint the Town Grant Program
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
R2AC Arts Access Grant
$15,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects that improve accessibility and engage the community in the five-county area of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Arts
City or township governments
Small Town Grant
$10,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects in southern Minnesota that enhance community engagement, culture, education, and social well-being.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

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
Nonprofits
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to engage in activities that foster confidence, leadership, and personal development.

Recreation
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