Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
In-kind donations of paint to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public schools, IHEs, and government agencies for community beautification projects in eligible regions. Funding is for community welcome signs, murals, or historic structure projects, as well as for publ...
In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and schools for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several week...
Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...
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 poverty, a...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and civic affairs, social and economic...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that respond to community needs in the areas of social services, education, wellness, cu...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, recreation, health, social services, arts, culture, and community. Eli...
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. Proj...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public school districts serving eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support economic and community development. Eligible applicants serve the people who live and...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities and projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health,...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit and enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on education, cultural and communi...
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 of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and neighborhood and community-based groups to serve the needs of residents in eligible locations. Priority areas include the following: encouraging business vitality, valuing the ar...
Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, building owners, and property managers for the implementation of solar upgrades in new buildings. Funding is intended to offer opportunities for commercial and multifamily buildings to lower electricity usage and reduce envi...
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 tech...
Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to provide so...
Grants to Minnesota for-profit food producers and farmers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions for capital projects that strengthen the state's food system. Funding is intended to build the middle of the food supply chain. Gr...
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 apply...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to implement and facilitate an international fellowship program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Focus areas include governance and society, civic enga...
Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for services that support veterans...
Grants to Connecticut and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funds may also be requested for operating support. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of thriving neighborhoods, culturall...
Opportunity for USA health-related start-up companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and grow their busi...
Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico individuals to gain experience in neighborhood revitalization efforts. The program aims to address problems of disinvestment, vacancy, and abandonment in small communities. Fellows will participate in learning opportunities and receiv...
Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...
Grants to Minnesota local government agencies and tribal entities for environmental projects and activities. Funding is intended for community-based projects that prepare local stormwater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change. The goal of the grant program i...
Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, towns, and municipalities for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located ...
Grants to Minnesota elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and organizations to support agricultural education. Funding is intended to promote collaborative activities and projects with a focus on agriculture, food, and natural resource edu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, jo...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Grants are focused on project...
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 complete required registrations prior to submit...
Grants to Minnesota schools and organizations to promote agricultural and environmental education and workforce development. Funding is intended to support educational programming related to agriculture, food, and natural resources in elementary schools and high school...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for projects that strengthen the community in eligible locations. Focus areas for funding include education, community development, arts, and recreation. Organizations must serve the...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects addressing health and community capacity building in eligible areas. Funding may be used to support existing programs that respond to the immediate needs of individuals, f...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA veterinary residents and graduate students at IHEs in multiple states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance agricultural businesses and the quality of the environment, ...
Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Priority is given to proposals in t...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. Additional prizes will be offered to USA applicants addressing racial ine...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. Additional prizes are awarded to USA applicants addressing racial inequities. In addi...
Grants to USA Indian Tribes and housing entities to promote affordable and safe housing on Indian reservations and other Indian areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is primarily intended to benefit low-in...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of wellbeing and health, basic needs, responsive and restorative services, and asset-building for the co...
Grants to Minnesota qualifying local government agencies, counties, and development authorities in eligible regions to support projects that promote economic and urban development. Funding is intended to support initial design and planning activities such as financial ...
Grants and loans to USA and territories state and local government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribes to expand broadband access in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding may...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota individuals and families for projects to rebuild generational wealth in Indigenous communities. Applicants must complete registration prior to applying. This work is centered around redefining wealth ...
Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development districts to use recyclable materials in production processes. The purpose of the program is to create jobs in the state, increase recycling feedstock value, d...
Grants to Minnesota foundations, community development institutions, corporations, and economic development districts to assist small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors with hiring and training new employees. Funding priority is intended for partner organizat...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include affordable housing, economic...
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 regis...
Loans to Minnesota eligible communities and tribal areas to develop rental housing units for local working residents. Funds will be awarded in the form of unsecured, zero-interest, 3-year deferred forgivable loans to benefit small- to mid-size cities with a demonstrate...