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 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the following categories: disaster relief,...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...
Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment, an...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and community development financial institutions (CDFI’s) to support financing small businesses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for loans for businesses owned and operated by underserved po...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for training and employment services for tribal individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for economic development through improved skill...
Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...
Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development districts to use recyclable materials in production processes. The purpose of the program is to create jobs in the state, increase recycling feedstock val...
Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...
Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the econom...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for projects that promote economic development within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for educational activities, research studies, and development-focused...
Grants to Minnesota municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government entities to improve and enhance local trails within eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to assist in the construction, design, and engineering of the trails. Fu...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and local and Tribal governments to demolish derelict buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to destroy rundown homes and s...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal government entities for land restoration projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...
Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include social and economic growth, community and civic affairs, arts and humanities, the environment, and youth. Projects and programs...
Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for capacity building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow organizations to thrive: through leadership development, future-focused planning, updated systems, and sector-wide collaboration. El...
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 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 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 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 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 ...