60 Minnesota Operational Support Grants

60 Operating Support Grants for Minnesota

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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Increase Access to H...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to increas access to healthy food in eligible regions. Grant requests will be accepted for program, project, and general operating support. The geographic focus for the fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177078

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits, Affiliates, and Groups for Operating Support, Capacity Bu...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Minnesota qualifying arts nonprofit organizations, affiliates, and groups for operating support, capacity building, and capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of operational expenses, including but not limited to costs related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159260

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 02/15/26

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 that...

GrantWatch ID#: 177293

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible States to Support Youth Sports

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, units of government, and schools in eligible states to support youth sports. Grant funds are intended for the improvement of youth softball and baseball facilities. Eligible initiatives benefit facilities in South...

GrantWatch ID#: 180057

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Promote STEM-Related Endeavors in Local Communities

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote STEM in local communities. The purpose of the program is to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of STEM and to encourage pursuit of STEM-related endeavors. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225528

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Provide Arts Programming to the Local ...

Deadline: 02/17/26 Conference Date: 02/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota arts and cultural nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to provide arts programming to the local community in eligible regions. Funding may be requested to support arts activities and events, organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 191660

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment, and similar expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 213648

Grants and Support to Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota Teams to Develop Crea...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Opportunity for Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota teams partnering with nonprofits, government agencies, and cooperatives to participate in a cohort to develop creative spaces in rural communities. In addition to a $50,000 grant, participating teams wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226656

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

Deadline: 02/21/26

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 legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Music Organizations for Musical Performance...

Deadline: 02/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances, operating support, and professional development. New applicants are required to create an account, and certain applicants require approval prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Event Sponsorships, Community Benefi...

Deadline: 02/28/26

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 funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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, and ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 141422

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Program ...

Deadline: 03/01/26 LOI Date: 02/24/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operational support and program expansion in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a screening call before applying. Funding is intended for programs that will...

GrantWatch ID#: 173611

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Jewish Communities

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/18/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for strategic planning, development, and capacity-building that benefits the Jewish community. Applicants may request support for specific projects or for general operations. Funding is intended to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179162

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities to Better Serve Individuals With Ble...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving people with bleeding disorders for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to support the projects and operations of organizations and for financial assistance programs for direct consumers. Colla...

GrantWatch ID#: 215711

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

Deadline: 03/09/26 LOI Date: 02/12/26

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 and Ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 197872

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for General Operating Suppor...

Deadline: 03/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for general operating support and projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to help local citizens maintain and develop vibrant, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167562
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Fellowships to Minnesota Mid-Career Visual Artists to Support Professional Development

Deadline: 03/20/26

Fellowships to Minnesota established visual artists to support professional development. Funding may be used for the purchase of materials, overhead costs, travel, and other living expenses. The fellowship program provides artists with financial assistance, creates opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 194598

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

Deadline: 03/27/26

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 which...

GrantWatch ID#: 215800

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Entities and Commercial Recording Companies...

Deadline: 04/16/26

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. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

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

Deadline: 04/17/26

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 restorative de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 organizations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 215445

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for operational support or for programs and projects. Funding is intended to support youth and to reduce c...

GrantWatch ID#: 194855

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

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 05/07/26

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 underserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

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. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166220

Grants to USA Community Organizations in Midwestern States Addressing the Needs of Low-Income ...

Deadline: 06/30/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin community organizations and groups to support organizational operations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that are servin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185154

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

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

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 liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

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 program,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163196

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates in Eligible Counties for Unrestricted ...

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 capital, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for activities that enhance stewardship and environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a variety of programs, including capital co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220050

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 uses ...

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 benefit the...

GrantWatch ID#: 187084

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 capital n...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

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 administrative ex...

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 empowerment, an...

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 not-fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

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 adolesc...

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 should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

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

Deadline: Ongoing

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 culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

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 inte...

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 breed...

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 esse...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting their soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding sourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populations an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Nonprofits and NGOs to Support ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in eligible countries to support operations and community impact. Requests will be accepted for donations of technology products such as hardware, software, subsc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216533