192 Minnesota Grants for Youth

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research partnerships. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to expand the adopti...

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understanding of...

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, commu...

Grants to USA schools districts and high schools to provide athletic programming and mentoring for student athletes. Funding is intended for the creation and support of a professional coach-mentor staff position in schools. The purpose of the program is to advance the ...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state educational agencies for programs to improve childhood literacy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve literacy skills in children from birth through 12t...

Opportunity for USA general psychiatry residents to participate in a professional development program in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal of the program is to give general psychiatry residents a brief overview of the field and to establish child a...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

Award to a USA teacher in eligible regions to recognize significant contributions to education. The award program honors an individual teacher with a $2,000 monetary prize and a one-year membership to a professional association. In addition, the recipient's school dist...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, administrators, and educational support staff to benefit Native American students. Funding is intended to address unmet needs in schools and classrooms serving Native students. Preference is given to unique, sustainable projects....

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park beaut...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local community or...

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. The Funding Source encourages all schools to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public ...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools to add an engineering program to their STEM curriculum. Priority will be given to schools with high BIPOC or high-need student populations. Funding is intended to assist with the implementation of high-quality eng...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Priority will be given to schools with a significa...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Minnesota, and Washington nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding i...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants to Northeastern Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), emphasis will be placed on supporting basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and oth...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given t...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address a wide range of community needs within a range of focus areas, including but not limited to food security, youth, and ed...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and conten...

Grants to USA state agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for innovative acti...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...

Grants to USA and territories state agencies for programs to improve and expand health care services for women and children. Funding is intended for the provision of health services and related activities, including education, evaluation, administration, and planning.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food, veterans, disabled individuals, and young people. Eligible organizations are located within a 30-mile ...

Scholarships of up to $4,000 to Minnesota young adults in eligible areas for travel to Israel. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for local residents between the ages of 18 and 30 years to participate in an organized Israel program. The program must be at lea...

Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian culture a...

In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools and organizations to support youth sports programs. Priority is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged and diverse communities. The purpose of the grant program is to provide local organizations with fr...

Grants to USA schools for programs to support physical education. The purpose of the program is to introduce youth ages six to nineteen to the basic skills and rules of lacrosse, including shooting, passing, cradling, scooping, catching, and shooting. Grants are reserv...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, and community programs for lacrosse-related sports gear. Eligible applicants include physical education classes, community programs, and boys and girls field and lacrosse teams. Funds may be used for sticks,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school senio...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational and religious institutions, and agencies to address the needs of local communities in eligible regions. Areas of focus include children, youth, and families; older adults; and arts and culture. Funding is intende...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational and religious institutions, and public entities for programs that promote economic and racial equity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth ...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education and lead...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field tr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address the needs of local communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include education, environmental conservation, youth development, hunger, and emergency a...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects to benefit underserved groups and communities. Eligible programs and projects may fall into the following focus areas: environmental conservation, youth development, hunger, education...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health...

Grants to Georgia, Minnesota, and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community; education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment; and financial literacy. The Foundation accep...

Grants of $250 to USA educators for classroom projects and lessons related to aviation. Eligible applicants are private, charter, and public school K-12 teachers, homeschooling cooperatives, and STEM coordinators. Grant funds may be used to defray the costs of transpor...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help youth develop the skills needed to become successful, productive adults. Initiativ...

Grants to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Families from all Coast Gu...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant is a...