Innovative programs and projects (including HUD programs) designed to improve and enhance the social welfare of Americans. Grants for affordable housing and community housing.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that assist veterans, military service members, and their families. Priority will be given to programs that address homelessness prevention, housing support, financial assistance, hunger relief, and case management, in...
Grants to USA public housing authorities to operate job programs in qualifying public housing developments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete. Funding is intended to address poverty affecting public housing res...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota individual, for-profit, and nonprofit landlords in eligible locations to mitigate the financial damage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to mitigate income lost from missed rental payments and/or unpaid fee...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs providing shelter, hunger relief, and assistance for the nation's current and former military personnel. Funding is intended to support those communities served by the funding source, found in the fo...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs and projects to address community needs. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of ...
Grants to USA public housing authorities, local government agencies, and tribes to improve local neighborhoods in struggling communities. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support ac...
Grants and loans to Minnesota cities to develop housing units for local working residents. Funding is intended for communities in small to mid-size cities with a demonstrated demand for rental housing needs and proven job growth. The rental properties would serve emplo...
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 to USA nonprofit organizations to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independenc...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists, writers, and composers to participate in a residency program. The purpose of the program is to provide artists with a tranquil environment in which to pursue their goals. Artists will be given accommodation at the...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities in the areas of workforce, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, and learning through play. Funding may be used for projects located in regions where the funding sour...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many ...
Grants to USA individuals to support family members of healthcare workers and volunteers who died from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide for basic and immediate expenses such as funeral costs, food, housing payments, medical care, counseling, e...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions to bring needed services to the community. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of society, culture, and leisure; education; public issu...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota public and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects related to housing. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projects that add housing capacity in...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life throughout the country. Applicants must contact program staff before starting an application. In previous years, grants have been awarded for economic development, community development, housing and h...
Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance to purchase a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating co...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in multiple states for programs in the areas of education and economic development. Funding is intended to enhance local communities in the funding source's service...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus area...
Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and secondary and elementary schools for programs in communities where the funding source does business. Programs may fall in the areas of STEM education, especially nontraditional programs; the interaction between people, buildings, and...
Grants of up to $750 to Minnesota nonprofits for emergency financial assistance to residents of Ramsey, Washington, and Dakota Counties. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to unanticipated health or human services needs such as medical expenses, rent, or uti...
Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit shelters that provide housing for victims of domestic violence and their pets. Funding is intended for operational support or capital improvements specifically related to the maintenance and housing of pets. Grants are also given...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Priorities include basic needs, arts and culture, educational opportunities, environment, economic wellbeing, and enrichment programs for youth and adul...
In-kind grants of specially adapted custom housing to USA veterans that accommodates the severe injuries they received while in service to the country. The opportunity provides adapted custom homes to injured veterans so they may live in a safe and barrier-free environ...
Grants up to $10,000 to USA military veterans and active-duty personnel who have been disabled by military service to help cover necessary home modifications, repairs, and rehabilitation. Funds may be used to modify an existing home, offset construction costs of a newl...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA military personnel (including active duty, reserve, national guard, and veterans) to cover the costs of purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist with the cost of a down payment and closing fees. Eligible applicants are first...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA military service members, veterans, or dependents who are experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. Financial difficulties must be as a result of deployment or other military-related injury or activity. This program offers financial ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide resources to vulnerable children and families. Eligible programs may provide basic needs, youth educational opportunities, assistance to victims of domestic abuse, and career training programs for at-risk youth. Only org...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to strengthen internal operations, organizational capacity, and management capabilities in order to better serve their communities. Interested applicants must contact the Foundation prior to applying. Fund...
Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home. Funding is also available for the modification of an existing home...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for commu...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to address emergency needs. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs such as food, medical and dental expenses, transportation, housing, and utilities. Eligible applicants include musicians,...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to support health-related causes. Grant funds must be used for COVID-19 rel...
Grants to USA eligible military veterans impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for financial assistance to veterans facing immediate and significant expenses who have lost income due to the health crisis. Funding is also intended for expe...
Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers who have been hospitalized with COVID-19 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of those whose major source of income includes being behind the scenes in a performance ve...
Loans of up to $50,000 to Minnesota businesses in eligible locations for community development activities. The purpose of the program is to support for-profits that provide vital services, and to promote economic, housing, and downtown development. Eligible uses of fun...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota veterans to address critical needs resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to respond to the needs of veterans, or their surviving spouse, who are financially impacted by the pandemic. Applicants ...
Grants to USA performing arts and entertainment professionals for emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for those who are suffering financially due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Grants are available to individuals who are lacking the resour...
Grants to USA and territories individuals to mitigate the financial effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to theater industry workers who have experienced layoffs, reduced pay, or furloughs due to the health...
Grants to USA and Canada individuals to mitigate the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The purpose of this program is to provide financial support to eligible musicians who have experienced revenue losses due to Coronavirus related closures and cancellati...
Grants to Minnesota government entities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in eligible locations for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environmen...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individuals of color in the Jewish community for financial assistance due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for individuals experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. Eligible uses of funding inc...
Grants of up to $48,000 to USA individuals to foster homeownership. Funding is intended for potential homeowners regardless of household income or first-time ownership status. The purpose of funding is for applicants to increase the probability of homeownership and red...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to address the urgent needs of residents related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to meet the immediate needs of populations living with, and at risk for, HIV. Priori...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Minnesota startup businesses and entrepreneurs for childcare and housing expenses. Funding is intended for expenses incurred by entrepreneurs, their spouses, or their children. Applicants must be involved in the high technology-related industr...
Grants to Minnesota renters and homeowners in eligible counties to mitigate the adverse financial effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to support rental payments, mortgage payments, utility bills, homeowner's insurance payments, lot rent, a...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible areas to address urgent needs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding may be used for shelter, food, and/or other human services for individuals and families...
Grants to USA nurses for short-term financial assistance due to the impact of job loss for health-related reasons. Eligible expenses include housing, utilities, property taxes, and health care costs. Funding is intended to cover basic expenses for registered nurses who...