Grants to Minnesota educational programs to provide health professionals with clinical training. Funding is intended for the planning and creation of new programs or for the expansion and implementation of existing training programs. Qualifying programs include the following specialties: mental health professionals, physic...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA K-12 Title 1 school to enhance the quality of STEM education. The prize money will be used for a science lab makeover, or for the purchase of STEM-related supplies, technology, and equipment. Teachers are invited to enter their school in the sweepstakes during the open period.

Grants of $20,000 and grants of $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and municipalities to upgrade football field synthetic turf and lighting. Funding is intended to provide high quality, long lasting football fields to disadvantaged communities and to help create a better, safer game for football ath...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin high schools to enhance agricultural education programs in local communities. This grant program is designed to help alleviate some of the financial constraints for agricultural programs in the funding source's service territory. Hands-on learning and new tech...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that work to save homeless dogs and place them in loving homes. Funding is intended for operating expenses, program expenses, and certain capital expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to help improve the quality of care of dogs in shelter or rescue, and to increase adoption rat...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and shelters to support pets owned by victims of domestic violence. Funding is available for temporary shelter, veterinary care, behavior training, and support staff. Capital projects to enhance dedicated pet spaces will also be funded. S...

Grants averaging less than $7,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and schools to enhance services that benefit hungry people and provide shelter for homeless individuals and those experiencing domestic violence. Funding is primarily intended to help organizations expand and im...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit children with disabilities. Funding is primarily intended for programs within the State. Grants may be used for capital investments to positively impact children with physical and developmental disabili...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community building programs in the Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond area. Program areas include education, social services, civic, and arts and culture. Funding is intended for new or expanded programs and proj...

Grants of $20,000 to USA individuals for playground equipment in local communities to encourage kids to play outside. Funding is intended to provide the places, inspiration, and tools to make play a priority and encourage fit and active lifestyles. Each applicant must create a short video (in English, Spanish, or both)...

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...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Funding is intended to cover costs related to coaching, training, equipment, and event participation, including travel expenses. Funding evaluation shall include assessment of an applicant...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer on-premise pet housing. Funding is intended to support building and supply purchases for co-sheltering projects throughout the country, with priority given to applicants from Maine, Hawaii, Mississi...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries to promote literacy for youth in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support literacy programs that target K-12 students who are: - Below grade level readers; - Readers with ...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists residing in St. Louis, Koochiching, Lake, Itasca, Cook, Carlton, and Aitkin Counties to implement artistic projects. Funding is intended for well-planned projects that allow artists to take advantage of upcoming opportunities or support their artistic growth. Equipment or tec...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Western Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and local government agencies that operate youth baseball and softball programs. Funding is intended to help eligible youth baseball and softball organizations promote their leagu...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Western Wisconsin, and Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve facilities used by youth softball or baseball programs. Eligible renovation projects include the upgrading of essential fiel...

Grants of $1,000 to USA K-12 teachers to purchase virtual reality equipment for classroom use. Funding is intended to enhance student engagement and educational experiences by means of interactive learning. To apply, teachers submit a creative lesson plan detailing their proposed use of VR equipment in the classroom. Wi...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and co...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations and government agencies to promote patient-centered healthcare outcomes research and clinical effectiveness research. Funding is intended to provide research support rather than grants for specific research, and may be awarded to nonprofit, for-profit, private...

Grants to USA nonprofit health care organizations for reduced connectivity costs for a variety of telecommunications services. Eligible organizations will be located in rural areas. Funding is intended to support health care providers in bringing quality medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity. The T...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minneapolis, Minnesota autobody shops for projects that measurably mitigate pollution. Funding is intended to support the transfer of vehicle service, maintenance, and repair businesses to cleaning and painting alternatives and repair methods that result in reduced energy consumption, emissions, ...

Grants to Minneapolis, Minnesota businesses for initiatives to reduce pollution, improve water and air quality, and build a healthier environment for City residents. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce waste, decrease water and energy consumption, and reduce VOC emissions, particulate matter emissions, and ...

Grants to Minneapolis, Minnesota businesses and multifamily buildings for the implementation of energy efficient improvements and practices. Funding is intended to support upgrades undertaken by City building owners to enhance their operations while reducing their ecological footprint. Priority will be shown to buildings i...

Grants to Minneapolis, Minnesota building owners for the implementation of solar upgrades. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for owners of commercial and multifamily buildings to enhance their business operations while reducing their environmental footprint. Priority will be shown to buildings located within the...

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and businesses for high-quality research related to gambling disorder which will directly impact gambling policy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Proposals based on topics other than policy are also welcome. The NC...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International advanced doctoral students for dissertation research related to gambling. Funding is intended for infrastructure costs related to the dissertation research. The doctoral candidates may be conducting research in a variety of fields. The goal of the Dissertation Gra...

Grants to USA state, local, tribal, and regional law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies to implement or improve the use of body-worn camera devices for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended to promote the safety of law enfo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to cover the hosting, licensing, and professional service costs of implementing a single-login/sign-on solution for campus portals. The program will allow end users to enter their login information only once to access the supported a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants to USA junior ophthalmology faculty members and young researchers for career development. Eligible nominees must be MDs or MD/PhDs who have demonstrated scientific initiative and the potential to conduct independent research. Nominators are required to describe a detailed mentoring plan for the candidate as an impor...

Grants of $500 to USA K-12 teachers and principals for classroom technology supplies, software, or hardware. Eligible purchases may include, but are not limited, to: tablets, computers, software, green screens, 3D printers, and hi-tech biology supplies. Proposals must address this quarter's theme of media usage in the clas...

Grants to USA MDs and MD/PhDs holding appointments as assistant- or associate- professors in ophthalmology departments for clinical research. This program is intended to provide a funding opportunity for clinicians who find it difficult to compete against basic scientists for national-level grant support.

In-kind donations of up to 20 computers to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. Donations are intended to help organizations improve their ability to provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. An InterConnectio...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, government entities, and schools for projects benefiting Douglas County. Focus areas include arts and culture, health, education, social services, and civic activities. Funding may be used for capital projects, new or expanded programs and projects, and other s...

Grants to Minnesota school districts, community organizations, and agricultural groups to enhance rural communities and agricultural education in regions where the funding source has a business presence. In addition, scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors who are entering college. Applications may be ...

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...

Grants to Saint Paul, Minnesota nonprofits in Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties for programs that address racial equity and improve community vitality. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of community connectedness, economic security and opportunity, education, health, housing, transportation, and hu...

Grants starting at $10,000 to St. Cloud area, Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to strengthen families and build local communities. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support community projects and to prepare people for leadership roles....

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for technology purchases. Funds may be used to purchase software, hardware, or services. Consideration will be given to proposals that will address specific issues, make improvements, and strengthen organizations. Given national IT needs of non-profit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants to New Ulm, Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs located within the boundaries of the local school district that are related to one or more of the Foundation's four pillars of focus. The four pillars are historic preservation, education, economic development, and the arts.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can apply for either monetary gran...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA K-12 teacher for curriculum development, classroom supplies, or educational projects. Funding is intended for projects and supplies that will positively impact student learning. The winning teacher will also receive access to online classroom materials and teacher resources.

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children gre...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...