Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and public libraries for community reading programs and book events. Funding is intended to support keynote sessions, lectures by authors, panel discussions, writing contests, performances, and boo...

Grants of up to $6,000 to West Central Minnesota small nonprofit arts organizations to support general operating costs. Eligible organizations serve the counties of Becker, Douglas, Clay, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Otter Tail, Traverse, and Wilkin. The total amount requested may be allocated between the four funding categor...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Southwest Minnesota established artists for career-advancing projects and activities. Artists are encouraged to apply for concrete activities that meet their artistic needs and further their ability to live and work within the funding source’s service region. Applicants must make the case ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Southwest Minnesota emerging artists to support career development activities. Eligible applicants reside in the counties of Chippewa, Big Stone, Jackson, Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Lincoln, Meeker, McLeod, Pipestone, Nobles, Murray, Renville, Redwood, Swift, Rock, and Yellow Medi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota artists for projects that integrate the arts into community life in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new work by individual artists as they join in creative collaboration with the local community. Applicants must demonstrate that projects will have a lasting impact on b...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, schools, and agencies for local arts programming in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. Funding may be used to exhibit, create, perform, or publish artistic works; or to present arts events by contracting the services of other organizatio...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arrowhead Region, Minnesota nonprofit organizations, accredited schools, tribal governments, and other unites of government for arts-related activities. This program enables organizations to produce, present, and create quality arts projects that would otherwise not occur. Projects may take place ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to West Central Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, libraries, and museums for a range of arts-related projects, such as exhibits, productions, school residencies, and touring artists. Qualifying activities directly involve the performance, exhibition, or creation o...

Grants to Southwest Minnesota public schools to host artist residencies or conduct arts-focused field trips where community involvement, educator training, pre-packaged theater events, and juried student art exhibits are included. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in schools located in the eighteen count...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges that relate to inequality and climate change, particularly for women and people of color. Applicants representing practitioners and professionals in a variety of fields are welcome to apply. Projects must align with the Foundatio...

Grants in the form of cash awards of up to $60,000 and In-kind services to USA, Canada, and Australia educators in K-12 public and private schools, including classroom teachers, special teachers (e.g., art teachers, music teachers), technology specialists, administrators, PTAs, and librarians/media specialists. Thirteen p...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA individual scholars to support travel research projects on the former Venetian empire. Funding is intended to support historical research in the former Venetian empire and on Venice, and assist in the study of contemporary Venetian society and culture, as well. Funds may be used for trave...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International new and emerging individual artists, as well as art groups, organizations, and collectives. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that prioritize communi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofits and arts groups for quality arts projects that benefit communities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Art activities may be in any discipline. Funding may be used towards supplies, artists and personnel costs, equipment rental, and other expenses necessary to carry out the ...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Funding is intended to provide ongoing operating support for established, high quality arts organizations in Isanti, Kanabec, Chisago, Pine, and Mille Lacs Counties. Eligible expenses inc...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects that result in the creation of artistic works and performances across a range of visual, media, performing, and literary art fo...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for arts related projects in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties. Funding is intended to support the creation of a strong community arts legacy by promoting arts and cultural heritage, arts acces...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools for programs that augment the art curriculum in educational insitutions in eligible counties. Funding is intended to promote artistic excellence in existing arts programs through special arts events and projects, arts-related field trips, and artistic residencies. Eligible c...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has made significant contributions to community development through architecture and design of the built environment. Nominations will also be considered for a team of individuals for a single body of work. Nominees may include, but are not limited to, public official...

Grants to Eden Prairie, Minnesota nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for programs focusing on the areas of education, arts and culture, recreation and the environment, and social services. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priorities for the Foundation's focus a...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to support public humanities programs in conjunction with hosting qualifying traveling humanities exhibits. Applicants must create or verify required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline, and ensure registration in the online grants system at least two weeks...

Awards with an honorarium of $3,000 to a USA author and an illustrator to encourage and recognize emerging talent in the creation of children’s books. Nominations are invited on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and...

Grants ranging from $100 to $750 to USA, Canada, and Mexico organizations, schools, and youth for innovative neighborhood activities and events that incorporate birds, the arts, gardening, a science project, and community participation. Funding is intended for programs that inspire others to organize similar events in thei...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Southwest Minnesota nonprofit community arts organizations to increase their long-term stability and organizational capacity through management and organizational development projects. The eighteen eligible counties included in the service region of the Funding Source are as follows: Big Stone, Ch...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International museum professionals, artists, writers, and curators to participate in a week-long program exploring art and culture in Israel. The program is designed to bring together members of the international art community to inquire and learn about cultural developments in Israel, and...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit health and human services organizations serving adults and children with disabilities to promote the use of person-first language. Proposals must describe how the applicant organization is unique and how its adoption of person-first language will make a positive impact...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico PreK-12 educators for professional development in geographic literacy through field-based experiences abroad. Applicants must complete the first component of certification before the deadline. An annual competitive application process is used to select educators and host them on ...

Grants of $7,000 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties for career advancement and professional development activities. Funding is intended to recognize and honor outstanding endeavors of professional artists across the literary, visual, and performing arts disciplines, which include, but are not limited to, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Southwest Minnesota arts-focused nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve arts venues and facilities. Funding may be used to improve facilities and purchase equipment that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to provide arts programming in the region. Grants will pr...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Minnesota nonprofits, schools, and agencies in eligible counties for community arts programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage community members in addressing community issues in need of resolution. Applicants must be serving residents of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, or Wadena Coun...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Twin Cities Metro Area for projects in arts education. Funding is intended to support innovative, ongoing programs across the art disciplines that benefit residents of all ages. Eligible communities comprise the seven-county metro are...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits and public agencies for community benefit programs and capital projects in Greater Minnesota and the East Metro area of Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. Eligible programs are those that focus on community development in St. Paul, arts and humanities, seniors, and children, young adult...

Grants to Saint Paul, Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to strengthen local communities and improve the lives of disadvantaged residents. Programs may align with the following primary areas of interest: include education, youth development, housing, health, human services, community and economic dev...

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties to recognize outstanding work. Funding is intended to support outstanding artists in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties engaging in a range of art mediums and disciplines, such as painting, photography, sculpture, playwriting, dance, and mus...

Grants ranging from $40,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and higher education institutions for the development of documentary television, radio, and film programs involving the humanities. Funding is intended to support media projects grounded in humanities scholarship...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grant to a USA public or private nonprofit organization to design, execute, and oversee a program that provides underserved foreign individuals with an opportunity to study at American community colleges. Required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Program Description/Executive Summary: The Office ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to Kandiyohi County, Minnesota nonprofits, schools, and government entities for programs that benefit youth and the elderly and encourage community diversity. Funding is available for both general operations and project/program support. These Small Grants are focused on a single organi...

Award to recognize a USA, Canada, or International individual Jewish leader under the age of 50 who has made a significant, tangible, and positive global impact. Individuals may be nominated for achievements in any field, including the environment, genetics, medical education, public education, humanitarian relief, human r...

Grants typically ranging between $500 and $1,500 to Eagan, Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that will benefit the community directly. Funding is intended for programs that target the following areas of need: shelter/housing, at-risk youth, those in economic need, access to nutritious food, youth development,...

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. Programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: hunger relief, shelter and housing, self-sufficiency, arts and culture, disaster reli...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $3,000 to Minnesota individual artists to support creative works and career development activities. Applications are invited within the disciplines of dance, media arts, literature, theater, music, visual art, and other media and disciplines. Eligible applicants are located in Blue Earth, Bro...

Grants to USA organizations to implement specialized creative arts and yoga programs for marginalized adolescent girls in juvenile detention centers and rehabilitation facilities. Applicants should contact the Funding Source to receive additional information prior to submitting an application. Recipients will receive speci...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. The Foundation is currently focusing its grantmaking efforts on initiatives that are national in scope. Applications are invited for projects meeting the following priority areas: - Foster Jewish arts, cu...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International theater organizations and book publishers for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works for international publication or presentation. Applicants must be registered in the online portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Eligible Activities: - Tr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and organizations for high-quality projects that focus on Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, history, arts, and culture. Funding is intended for competitive projects that relate to the past, present, or future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. Projects that receive ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Eveleth, Minnesota nonprofits for programs benefiting the local community in the areas of arts, community and economic development, education, environment, and human services. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Eligible organizations must be located in, or provide services to, t...

Fellowships to USA and Canada outstanding young lay leaders to travel to Israel and develop their leadership skills. In Israel, Fellows will be given the opportunity to sharpen their characteristics and skills, acquire the experience needed, and broaden the networks required for Jewish leadership in the 21st Century. Th...