Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, and scholarships of $250 to individuals to support the arts in eligible regions. Grant funding is intended to promote artistic projects that benefit the community. Scholarship funds can be applied toward...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, building owners, and property managers for the implementation of solar upgrades in new buildings. Funding is intended to offer opportunities for commercial and multifamily buildings to lower electricity usage and reduce...
Grants of $50,000 and in-kind resources to USA Black-owned businesses to foster business development. Priority will be given to new businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. In addition to the monetary award, successful businesses will recei...
Opportunity for Minnesota early-stage social entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort that supports innovative business development. Eligible applicants are those seeking to launch and lead new businesses that address social or envir...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA community-based youth organizations, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, before and after school programs, and faith-based organizations for youth-led projects to commemorate September 11. Eligible activities include service activ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to foster economic advancement for under-resourced, underserved, and low-income communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship and small business, and asset building...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registr...
Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...
Grants to Minnesota community groups in eligible locations to promote development. Funding is intended to assist rural communities with populations of 5,000 or fewer to build local leadership, strengthen community connections, and create actionable plans that prom...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth...
Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...
Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions, government agencies, and tribal entities to reuse and manage construction and demolition materials. Funding is intended to reduce waste, address greenhouse gases emitted by manufacturing new...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community programs and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the priority focus areas of education, environment, community service, and youth. Programmatic expenses and capital project...
Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...
Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...
Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...
Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...
Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...
Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, schools, and government agencies to purchase agricultural equipment. Funding is intended to increase sales of state agricultural products by investing in production capacity, ma...
Fellowships to Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota rural artists, culture bearers, and creatives for activities that benefit communities in rural areas. Funding is intended to assist artists who use crea...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to economic development, education and youth, the environment, disaster relief, emergency energy assistance, and...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...
Grants to Minnesota public water systems for projects that help to promote source water protection. Funding is intended to support community and non-community, non-transient water systems. Activities must focus on managing or eliminating one or more potential sour...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and Agencies for youth career pathway programs. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of programs for high school students that provide career awareness, exploration, j...
Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...
Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...
Grants to Minnesota public transit authorities and commissions, transit operators, and local and tribal governments to support public transportation services. Some applicants must contact staff to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to assis...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects a...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement, improve the quality of life, and build a stronger community. Possible areas of funding i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...