Sports grants and recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to serve individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Funding is intended to enhance the lives of individuals affected by ASD, expand the capacity to serve the ASD c...
Grants of up to $8,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible communities for programs that benefit and serve young women and girls. Funding is intended to support impactful programs, projects, and capital expenses that enhan...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, environment...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for community betterment activities. Funding is intended to support projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities th...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high school and nonprofit youth programs to promote the sport of football among youth across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach. Additionally, the Foundation will match don...
Grants of up to $1,00 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to encourage self-esteem through a wide range of activities. Grants are available to fund leadership, outdoor and wilderness experiences, dance equipment, participation fees, art, culture, and sports. Each applic...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects involving private forests...
Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, commu...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals in eligible locations to promote education and lifelong learning. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art learnin...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. This special matching fun...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies for programs and projects to promote bicycling. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended fo...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA faith-based, military, child care, and other community groups and organizations in multiple states for outdoor fitness equipment. The purpose of the program is to bring people together in recreational outdoor spaces and improve the health...
Grants to USA swim lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be preapproved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach underserved and ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills....
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 of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for events, educational programs, and media production projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects and initiatives that foster equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the craft beer community...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible areas for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas include culture, health, education, recreation, civic, youth, capital, and productive aging. Eligible organiz...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies to enhance the quality of life for visitors and local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the following focus areas: healthcare, education, environment and r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of these...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for costs related to participating in sports activities. Funding is intended to support training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Eligible applicants in...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities including public schools, IHEs, and law enforcement for programs related to shooting sports. Grant funds may also be requested for capital improvements to shooting facilities. Funding is intended to ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities should i...
Grants to Minnesota community groups and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, restoration, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include site planning, land acquisition...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from ...
Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal government entities in eligible areas for activities that benefit local residents and attract visitors. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for hig...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for programs to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for creative and innovative projects. Priority will be given to projects that address a specific need and involve t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and social enterprises for health and fitness initiatives. Funding is intended for projects addressing healthy aging, such as preventative health support, prevention of non-communicable diseases, communit...
Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to incr...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can...
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submitting an application. ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and units of government in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, senior enrichment, youth activities, leisure an...
Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples ...
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 to Minnesota organizations, individuals, groups, and school groups for nature and recreation projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for scholarships for individuals interested in qualifying as volunteer naturalists, for a variety of projects ...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants to South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit the local community. Focus areas include youth, environment, arts, recreation, and community betterment. The purpose of this program is to support large-scal...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...
Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states where the funding source does business for programs focusing on diversity and inclusion, youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Eligible...
In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools in multiple states to support planning, designing, and building new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to enhance low-income communities that do not have a playspace o...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to promote the arts and environmental conservation. Applications are invited for projects involving music, theater, art, parks, green spaces, and wildl...
In-kind grants to qualifying USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of and respond to emerging local interest in the sport. Funds may be awarded for new or emerging pro...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, municipalities, public schools, and American Indian Tribes to increase access to and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and s...
In-kind donations to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for local fundraising events and programs. The purpose of the program is to promote the work of nonprofits in the region and to support the efforts they make in loca...