61 Minnesota Operational Support Grants

61 Operating Support Grants for Minnesota

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Grants to USA Fire Departments and EMS Providers for Equipment and Training

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories fire departments, nonprofit and public EMS organizations, and fire training academies for equipment, gear, vehicles, and training for emergency personnel. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148687
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico eBay Sellers to Support Business Operations and Growth

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to USA and Puerto Rico eBay sellers for business development. Funding is intended to support operations and expansion for small, highly-rated eBay businesses. In addition to a cash grant, selected grantees will receive coachi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203155
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Grants to International Nonprofits for Philanthropy Initiatives

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for effective giving initiatives and career-focused philanthropy efforts. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and organizational needs that expand effective giving ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 220016

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, groups, community-based arts education programs, and individual artists in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended to support the general operating expenses of cultural arts groups and organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 219357

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Address Rural Poverty

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions to implement and plan programs that address rural poverty. Funding is intended to support general operations and new or expanded programs or projects. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 166220

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofit, Agencies, and Schools for Community Impact Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, strategic investments, operations, and new or expanded programs an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181247

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofit Poetry Organizations for Capacity Building and Operati...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit poetry organizations for capacity building and operating expenses. The purpose of funding is to offer adaptable support that allows organizations to advance their missions and maintain essential work in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Families

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and families. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of education, mental and physical health, and violence prevention and support for vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230113

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 07/18/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/07/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote social justice in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for advocacy and capacity building as well as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 163196

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Communities in E...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grants are awarded for initiatives in the following four focus areas: Youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197872

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates for Unrestricted Operational Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations and arts affiliates of educational institutions in eligible counties for unrestricted operational support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to Minnesota and Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projec...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operating support and community benefit projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that help to create a cleaner, safer, healthier environment in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215800

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292
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Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683
Upcoming

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Organizational Capacity and Growth

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying arts affiliates in eligible regions to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended for purchases and activities that enhance local arts organizations, and support their growth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183000

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit community organizations for community projects and programs in eligible areas . Funding is intended for general operations support, new projects and programs, equipment and materials, and capital support. Projects must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187084
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Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative projects and programs that help to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to address climate change and support operating expenses. Funding is intended to promote efforts to reduce the adverse effects of, and to adapt to, climate change. Priority will be given to organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 177293

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support to Maintain Services, Programs, and ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Funding is intended to help established arts organizations continue services and programs, meet their objectives, maintain their programs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 141422

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Music, the Arts, and Healthcare Initiatives in Eligi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support music, the arts, and healthcare initiatives in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for general operating support, program support, capital, project support, and technical assistance. Eligible organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215445

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions to Support General Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to support general operations. Funding may be used to cover operating expenses such as equipment purchase, salaries and staffing, facilities and maintenance, or other administrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 128978

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to USA and Canada Women for Small Business Launch and Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Canada women to launch small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Funding is intended to support business development activities that strengthen sustainability, expand operations, and increase market success. The purpose of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 148610

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Promote the Healthy Development ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support the healthy development of children and youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, early childhood, middle childhood, and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 161435

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Address Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Requests for operating support to build capacity or for organizational transitions may be considered. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 180279

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205