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Grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects with a focus on beautification, community development, yout

Grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, institutions, and schools in eligible communities for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to buy or repair equipment that will enhance education and projects at public schoo

Grants to Minnesota regionally designated facilities for innovative outdoor and recreational activities. Funding may be used for recreation equipment, programming and outreach activities, transportation, programming staff and contract workers, and accessibility enhancem

Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding advocacy efforts. The award is intended to honor an organization that has implemented successful and effective strategies that have significantly impacted the organization's constituency. Eligible nomi

Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize collaborative efforts to address community needs. The award is intended to honor organizations that offer programs and activities that benefit local residents and disadvantaged populations. The goal of the award i

Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize creative work in addressing community needs. The award program is intended to honor organizations that have displayed creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation in their strategies and solutions. Organizations ma

Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize exceptional efforts to eradicate racism. The award is intended to honor an organization that has demonstrated outstanding work in promoting a pluralistic society. Eligible organizations may serve residents in or o

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disadvantaged, or rural populations. Funding is intended for the purpose of

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, schools, educational institutions, and businesses for collaborative programs to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and improve the quality of life for people living with fetal alcohol s

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local public health agencies, parks and recreation departments, community health boards, and other public organizations to enhance the quality of life for people with arthritis. Funding is intended to support

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and for-profits for environmental conservation projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to support a broad range of projects and activities that conserve, enhance, protect

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties to foster professional abilities. Grant funds may be used to purchase supplies and to cover professional development opportunities, workshops, and courses. Applications are invited from artists re