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Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Funding is intended for proposals that have a positive impact both on the artist's career and the local community. Proposals will be judged based on the following criteria: the artistic vision of both

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental units, Tribes, schools, and individuals in eligible counties for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts projects that are authentic and significant to the local community. Organizations must be located in

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools in eligible locations for projects to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Previous recipients include women's shelters, boys and

Grants up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and Tribal organizations to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. Funding is intended for general operating support. The purpose of the program is to increase the long-term safety of women

Grants to Minnesota legal licensed and unlicensed child care providers for facility improvements. Funding is intended for minor renovations, improvements, and repairs; equipment purchases; permit fees; and consultant fees. Priority will be given to facility-related need

Grants to Minnesota healthcare providers for programs that improve the mental health of healthcare professionals. Funding is intended to assist professionals facing burnout, workforce shortages, and other issues that are causing stress and mental health issues. Provider

Grants to Minnesota business owners and developers for capital projects in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support improvement projects and repairs to buildings in commercial areas. Eligible projects may result in the renovation, redevelopment, d

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for a range of arts and cultural activities. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in a range of artistic areas, i

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be requested for general operating support and capital campaigns. Programs must serv

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for community betterment activities. Funding is intended to support projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities tha

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for arts related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the creation of a strong community arts legacy by promoting arts and cultural heritage, arts a

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 intended