127 Minnesota Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

127 Awards Grants for Minnesota

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

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Award to a USA Translator to Recognize Excellence in the Translation of Poetry

Deadline: 02/15/26

Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200753

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Pieces ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Awards to USA and Canada Eighth-Grade Students to Recognize Exceptional Pieces of Writing

Deadline: 02/15/26

Awards to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...

GrantWatch ID#: 206454

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Illustrator in Recognition of Exceptional Abilities i...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International illustrator in recognition of exceptional abilities in illustrating children's literature. Eligible applicants have not yet had any graphic or literary work professionally published. Self-published work is acceptable. The submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 225692

Award to a USA Library or Library System for Outstanding Service Within the Labor Community

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award to a USA library to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contributions of the labor movement’s role in developing the nation. Qualifying initiatives include outreach projects targeting local labor unions; sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174852

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Extraordinary Contributions to Referen...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of reference librarianship. Eligible contributions may involve writing or publishing books or articles about the reference field; teaching activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176026

Award to a USA Librarian, Educator, or Researcher for Contributions to Adult Library Services

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award of $1,250 to a USA current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on others, demonstrated leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176050

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Significant Achievements in Wildlife ...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. Applicants must contact the funding source to receive a nomination application. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176761

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Publishers for Producing Open Access Humanities Books

Deadline: 02/27/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209626

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Companies in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International companies in recognition of exceptional contributions to the water industry. The purpose of the awards is to honor novel approaches to addressing global water concerns, including scarcity. A variety of prizes are awarded, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225327

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist for a Significant Breakthrough in Cancer Re...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize an original breakthrough or discovery in the field of cancer research. Candidates for this award have furthered cancer prevention, treatments, and early diagnosis. The discovery must have had a significan...

GrantWatch ID#: 172204

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Activist for Promot...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered pee...

GrantWatch ID#: 181935

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Jewish...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Jewish community. Eligible nominees have demonstrated their dedication to the Jewish community by working for a nonprofit organization that serves the Jewish Community. Nominees wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 217809

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Outs...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize outstanding research, achievements, innovations, and engagement within the health field. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients who have devoted their time to im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218137

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career MD or PhD to Acknowledge Outstanding Con...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career MD or PhD to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the field of autoimmunity research. The purpose of the award is to honor advancements in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 225540

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Honor Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International children and youth to honor environmental initiatives. The purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. Projects must focus on the protection of the nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226144

Award to a USA Library Organization in Recognition of an Exceptional Professional Development ...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Award of $3,500 to a USA library organization to recognize achievements in the area of professional development. The award honors an institution that offers a workforce development program designed to enhance staff abilities and increase effectiveness in reaching objec...

GrantWatch ID#: 160079

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Librarian to Honor Outstanding Character in a Challen...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 166587

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Young Artists for Creative Work That Blends Art, Sust...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young artists for creative work that blends art, sustainability, and new sensory experiences. Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18 and 35 and incorporate elements from multiple media, including sound, scent, data, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225574

Award to a USA or Canada Fire Safety Educator for Outstanding Community Outreach

Deadline: 03/02/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 178600

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators and Teams for Exceptional Work in Education...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individual educators and teams of educators to recognize exceptional contributions in the areas of education research and development. Successful applicants receive a gold medal and a certificate as well as prize money to contin...

GrantWatch ID#: 217789

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Outstanding Contribu...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize outstanding contributions to community health. Eligible nominees include health providers working in the community, leaders in charitable organizations, and government workers. The prize is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225569

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Awards of Charitable Funds and In-Kind Mentoring Services to USA Women in Recognition of Outst...

Deadline: 03/08/26

Awards of $25,000 in charitable funds and in-kind mentoring services to USA and territories women in recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts. The purpose of the award is to honor women who generously volunteer on behalf of their communities. The funding source wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 171057

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Exceptional Public Relations Programs

Deadline: 03/13/26

Awards of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. Succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161380

Awards of $10,000 to USA Libraries for Outstanding Marketing Programs

Deadline: 03/13/26

Awards of $10,000 to USA libraries for outstanding marketing programs. Applicants should focus on a particular communications effort from the past year and illustrate the scope and effectiveness of the campaign. Communication programs can include promoting archives, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 219281

Awards to USA Medical Students to Attend an Annual Meeting on the Topic of Pathology and Relat...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Awards to USA medical students to attend an annual meeting on the topic of pathology and related careers. The award provides funding for travel expenses to the meeting. Selected applicants will learn about training programs, the role of pathologists in healthcare, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225500

Award to a USA Media Exhibit, Program, or Written Work for Raising Awareness of the History of...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160702

Award to a USA Judge to Recognize Their Contributions to Civic Education

Deadline: 03/15/26

Award to a USA judge to recognize their contributions to civic education in their local community and their state at large. Eligible civic education activities can include courtroom tours, the creation of classroom curriculum, assisting with mock trials, visiting class...

GrantWatch ID#: 219195

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Outstanding Research Papers Related to F...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers at the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222543

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Administrators for Outstandi...

Deadline: 03/18/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and administrators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who have exhibited dedication and commitment to preparing students for succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Awards to USA Financial Advisors to Recognize Positive Charitable Activities that Impact Commu...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to recognize USA financial advisors who are making positive charitable impacts on their communities. Nominations are invited on behalf of financial advisors who have shown significant dedication, contribution, leadership, inspiration, and impact on a nonprofit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180222

Award to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, or Individual for Advancing Bioethics-Based Approaches to Br...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Award of $25,000 to a USA nonprofit organization, agency, or individual advancing bioethics-based approaches to bridging division. Funding is intended to recognize significant contributions that apply bioethical principles to reduce polarization, foster constructive di...

GrantWatch ID#: 219310

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Contrib...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pursuit of peace and security. Eligible topics for submission include pandemics, human rights, climate change, cybersecurity, education, autonomous...

GrantWatch ID#: 225675

Fellowships to USA Poets to Undertake Impactful Civic Projects and Create New Work

Deadline: 03/24/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA and territories poets to engage in impactful civic projects and the creation of new work. Selected fellows are official poet laureates with a history of published work who are recognized in their field. The program is intended to recognize...

GrantWatch ID#: 207004

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Environmental Advocacy

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally produced ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155875

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, or ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Notable Contribution to the Study of...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 219940

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Ad...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International children to recognize exceptional contributions to advocating for children's rights. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have demonstrated a history of fighting for the rights of children. Nominees' efforts m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226293

Awards to USA Individuals Who Work to Benefit Their Community and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $50,000 to USA individuals who work to benefit communities and promote social justice. Funding is intended to recognize people who strive to improve the world in fields such as the arts, education, environment, law, medicine, nutrition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226731

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Holocaust Research and Writing

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary meri...

GrantWatch ID#: 170921

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Poets for Outstanding Humorous Poems

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International poets and authors of any age to recognize outstanding humorous poems. Works that have been previously published as well as unpublished works are eligible. In addition to the cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winne...

GrantWatch ID#: 200765

Award to a USA Medical School Faculty Member to Recognize Efforts in Supporting Ethnic and Rac...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Award of $25,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to acknowledge efforts to achieve justice and equity for minorities in the fields of healthcare and medical education. The recipient will be awarded a grant for a project that supports the equity and needs of ethn...

GrantWatch ID#: 159930

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Residents of Pathology to Attend an Annual Meeting

Deadline: 04/07/26

Awards of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International residents of pathology to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to pay for travel expenses to attend the meeting. Selected applicants are expected to focus their meeting attendance on the field of informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225498

Award to a Minnesota Individual Artist to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $5,000 to a Minnesota artist living in one of several eligible counties to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the arts. The award will honor an artist who has demonstrated a high quality of artistic work and who has been recognized by their artistic peer...

GrantWatch ID#: 149917

Award to a USA School Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist to Recognize Outstanding Acco...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 158466

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Contributions to Communica...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to communication sciences. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of clinical care in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158467

Awards to USA and Canada Youth for Outstanding Contributions to the Community and the Environm...

Deadline: 04/15/26 LOI Date: 03/15/26

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or may be applied to higher education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178282

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations for Efforts to Improve the Lives of Individuals Wh...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work toward...

GrantWatch ID#: 180524