Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, for-profits, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate student dissertation research to inform policies relevant to early education practices. Funding is intended to produce research that will improve the practice and policies of early c...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to promote the preservation of the monarch butterfly, as well as other at-risk pollinator species. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to a full application. The most competitive projects will demonstrat...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and local and tribal government agencies for school-based programs to address youth victimization and violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support evidence-based prevention, intervention, and accountability efforts in a scho...

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs for research related to preventing terrorism in the United States. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Special consideration may be given to projects led by early career and new investigators, as wel...

Grants and loans to USA and territories state and local governments and agencies, Tribes, nonprofits, for-profit corporations, LLCs, and cooperative or mutual organizations to expand broadband access in eligible rural areas. Funding may be used for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment n...

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to promote equestrian-related activities on the national level. Eligible programs include equine health research, education, scholarship, and other broad-based needs. The Funding Source's mission is to support national-level breeds and disciplines. USA Equestrian Trus...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit animal welfare organizations, government units, and social service agencies for pet and owner interventions. Funding is intended for activities that will take place at a point of crisis or transition for the human, that will risk the connection between human and animal. The interventions ...

Grants to USA and territories state public law enforcement agencies, local government units, and Indian tribes to develop multidisciplinary task forces against human trafficking. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended to assist law enforcement entities in building capacity and operati...

Grants of up to $5,000 to southwest Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies for early childhood education and care through community development and professional training. Funding is intended to improve the quality of early childhood education and care to ensure that children reach their full potential. Areas of...

Grants to USA animal shelters, adoption organizations, and nonprofit rescue organizations for animal control, welfare, sheltering and adoption, and spay and neuter programs. Organizations supporting service, therapy, and working animals are also supported. The Foundation is proud to support organizations that care for a...

Donation of an off-grid solar water purifier to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization, public agency, private company, social enterprise, or activist group. Qualifying applicants will conduct a high impact community project requiring water purification and solar electricity, with the project focused on an ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and certain qualified individuals to research and evaluate efforts to address street gang violence and activity. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the proposal deadline. With this sol...

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 ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and universities to promote wildlife conservation and protection. Program areas broadly include habitat protection, species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 to Central Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible areas for visual or performing arts. Activities should benefit residents of Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, and Wright counties. Funds are intended for program development and implementation and gene...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofit, schools, and government entities to promote positive and lasting change in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties. Focus areas for funding include education, economy, and community engagement. The Foundation is looking to build partnerships during the g...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations to advance the programs and services of eligible Native American libraries. Applicants should allow several weeks to complete the registration process to apply. Successful Enhancement grant projects s...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited to submit applications for the adaptation of curricula, or the implementa...

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system, as well as to improve justice administration in courts at all levels. Funding may be requested for innovative res...

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 of up to $50,000 to USA state, local, and regional courts to retain expert consulting services in order to understand an issue, plan a response to the problem, and carry out the required change. Funding may be used for consultant fees, as well as travel by officials from another court so they may examine the facilit...

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 to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, local and state governments, Tribes, for-profit organizations, and qualified individuals to research and evaluate elder and healthcare fraud. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Applications with early career and new investigators as PIs will receive spe...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, states, local and tribal agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and individuals for assessments of diverse existing victim services. Funding priority may be given to researchers early in their careers. Funding is intended to improve understanding of victim services and to fill critical resea...

Grants to USA state and local government agencies and tribal agencies and organizations for resources and training to enable first responders to administer opioid overdose treatments. Required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete. Rural high-need communities will be given preference. The purpose of this p...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and for-profit organizations to initiate a plastics recycling program in local communities throughout the country. Funding and technical assistance are intended to support the Funding Source's new innovative progr...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Central Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and school districts for start-ups and capacity building programs to strengthen businesses and nonprofits and address workforce shortages. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority consideration is giv...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to restore, enhance, and protect forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for game, wildlife, and fish. Eligible projects must take place in public waters or on public lands. The ECP program is for restoration an...

In-kind grants of paint supplies to Southern Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to beautify small communities with welcome signs, murals, or historic structure projects. Eligible counties are Blue Earth, Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Martin, Mower, Nicollet,...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, governmental organizations, and schools for projects that benefit local residents in Todd and Wadena Counties. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, environment, education, and youth. The following factors will ...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, local and state governmental entities, Tribes, and consortia of eligible entities to develop technologies and distance learning programs for rural healthcare teachers and students. Special consideration will be given to programs with opioid treatmen...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to the full proposal. Priority funding is intended for re...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies in rural and urban areas for programs to prevent and eliminate youth homelessness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to establish a successful framework for federal funding, to assess performance...

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 $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 to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for research to address the relationship between crime and immigration. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Special consideration may be given to proposals submitted by earl...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and services to meet the educational needs of youth and children experiencing homelessness. Funding is intended to eliminate obstacles for homeless youth to participate in school and to improve student aca...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars in collaboration with education practitioners for education research projects. An Intent to Apply is required prior to submitting a full application. Research conducted by the partnerships is intended to result in new insights into the processes, practices, and po...

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 nonprofits, for-profits, tribal organizations, community and faith-based organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies to provide statistical data on the policies, personnel, and operations of LEAs on college and university campuses. Required registrations may take several days to complete. The SCLEA...

In-kind services to USA nonprofit healthcare providers, medical schools, and local health departments and agencies to address broadband and connectivity needs in rural areas. Funding is intended to enable the efficient running of health care facilities in rural areas through increased broadband capabilities. Applicants may...

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, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies for the dissemination of research addressing patient-centered approaches to medicine. Funding is intended for projects involving patients, clinicians, caregivers, and other healthcare stakeholders as members of the patient-centered o...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofits and government agencies to improve the quality of life in the Winona region. Proposals must be reviewed with Foundation staff prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include health, social services, environment, civic or education issues, arts, and cultu...

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 starting at $50,000 to rural Minnesota organizations for programs and projects that focus on promoting healthy, inclusive rural communities. Funding will specifically be provided for proposals that focus on the Itasca area, community leadership, and expanding opportunities for community residents. Focus Area 1 -...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for conceptual and early stage support of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research projects. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are a...

An indemnity program is available to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies holding collections on exhibit within the country. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for the coverage of qualifying objects of cultural, educational, scientific, or h...

Grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet basic needs and promote economic self-sufficiency and social and civic participation of area residents. Funding is intended to support programs, general operations, and, for community foundations on...