223 Minnesota Community Economic Development Grants

223 Community and Economic Development Grants for Minnesota

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to Minnesota Counties to Manage Construction and Demolition Materials

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions, government agencies, and tribal entities to reuse and manage construction and demolition materials. Funding is intended to reduce waste, address greenhouse gases emitted by manufacturing new...

GrantWatch ID#: 205276
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community programs and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the priority focus areas of education, environment, community service, and youth. Programmatic expenses and capital project...

GrantWatch ID#: 228200
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Business Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225873
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

GrantWatch ID#: 229192
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073
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Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946
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Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Train and Assist Small Manufacturing Firms

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229431

Grants to USA Entities to Educate New Farmers and Ranchers

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151418

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs that fall into one of the following categories: ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 203786

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, schools, and government agencies to purchase agricultural equipment. Funding is intended to increase sales of state agricultural products by investing in production capacity, ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179425

Fellowships to USA Artists and Creatives to Improve Safety and Care in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/18/26

Fellowships to Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota rural artists, culture bearers, and creatives for activities that benefit communities in rural areas. Funding is intended to assist artists who use crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 195557

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Service Projects and Programs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to economic development, education and youth, the environment, disaster relief, emergency energy assistance, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225947

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115

Grants to Minnesota Water Systems to Protect Water Sources

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to Minnesota public water systems for projects that help to promote source water protection. Funding is intended to support community and non-community, non-transient water systems. Activities must focus on managing or eliminating one or more potential sour...

GrantWatch ID#: 224885

Grants to Minnesota Schools, IHEs, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Youth Career Pathway Programs

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and Agencies for youth career pathway programs. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of programs for high school students that provide career awareness, exploration, j...

GrantWatch ID#: 193344

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to Minnesota Public Transit Authorities, Transit Operators, and Local and Tribal Govern...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Minnesota public transit authorities and commissions, transit operators, and local and tribal governments to support public transportation services. Some applicants must contact staff to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 196291

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Entities to Improve Public Transportation in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222946

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement, improve the quality of life, and build a stronger community. Possible areas of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226887

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 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, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Minnesota For-Profits to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota companies in eligible locations to promote growth and business success. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to create and retain jobs or increase revenues of local for-profit entities. The program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214112

Grants and In-Kind Support to Minnesota Businesses to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota businesses in eligible areas to promote economic development. Funding is intended to expand or establish businesses and restaurants in currently vacant retail spaces. The goal of the program is to strengthen the local econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 221212

Grants to Minnesota Food Manufacturing Facilities and Waste Processors to Reduce Pollution

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Minnesota food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food system waste processors for projects to reduce pollution. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of innovative technologies and processes that reduce waste and emissions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228736

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Including Schools, Fire Departments, and Agricultural Societie...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, including schools, fire departments, and agricultural societies, for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include disaster relief, environment, economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225949

Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Manage a Loan Program to Improve Rural Community Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to manage loan programs to improve infrastructure in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. This program helps qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 209106

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Assist Low-Income and ESL Taxpayers

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ensure the fairness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128585
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Grants to USA National Nonprofits to Benefit Low-Income Rural Residents

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA national nonprofit organizations to increase organizational capacity to serve low-income rural residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to strengthen the capacity of o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174550

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies for Capital Improvements to Railway Systems

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA qualifying local governmental authorities and states for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that registrations required prior to applying may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to moderni...

GrantWatch ID#: 211454

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source's service area. Areas of focus inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 141579

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576