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181 Minnesota Community Economic Development Grants

181 Community and Economic Development Grants for Minnesota

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to Minnesota Schools, IHEs, and Organizations for Agriculture Education Programs

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Minnesota elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and organizations to support agricultural education. Funding is intended to promote collaborative activities and projects with a focus on agriculture, food, and natural resource edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 132549

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Residents in Eligibl...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public entities for services and programs to benefit the community in eligible areas. Focus areas include education, charitable causes, and community needs. Eligible applicants are located within the Green...

GrantWatch ID#: 194900

Grants to Minnesota Schools and Organizations to Promote Agricultural Programming in Schools

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Minnesota schools and organizations to promote agricultural and environmental education and workforce development. Funding is intended to support educational programming related to agriculture, food, and natural resources in elementary schools and high school...

GrantWatch ID#: 211141

Grants to Minnesota Businesses, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Career Training and Instr...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and government agencies to initiate career development instruction and training for employees. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that aid employees in meeting indu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219460

Grants to Minnesota Businesses, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Training Programs in the ...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and government agencies for training programs in the legal cannabis industry. Funding is intended for programs that utilize a dual approach of formal instruction with on-the-job training programs. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 219461

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capacity Building and Operating Suppo...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended for programs that create greater and sustainable economic mobility for individuals and communities. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 219668

Grants to USA Artists for Public Art Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to USA artists, illustrators, and graphic designers to develop public artworks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create designs for utility cabinets. This project is an opportunity to enhance the visual landscape by using utility cabinets as canvasse...

GrantWatch ID#: 219803

Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline 04/17/25

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native Innovators for Initiatives to Benefit Native Communities

Deadline 04/17/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

GrantWatch ID#: 195553

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized...

GrantWatch ID#: 213407

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 213410

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Businesses, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Job Tra...

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to provide job training related to the cannabis industry. Funding is intended to develop training programs, particularly for people disproportionately impacted by...

GrantWatch ID#: 219983

Grants to Minnesota Local Governments and Development Authorities to Plan Economic and Communi...

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants to Minnesota qualifying local government agencies, counties, and development authorities in eligible regions to support projects that promote economic and urban development. Funding is intended to support initial design and planning activities such as financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142661

Grants to USA Nonprofit Grassroots Groups to Organize Social Justice Programs

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

GrantWatch ID#: 219173

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations in Recognition of Outst...

Deadline 04/24/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the food sector. This award honors recipients whose efforts have resulted in innovative solutions to food insecurity in disadvantaged communities. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220010

Opportunity for Minnesota Black, Brown, and Women-Led Startups to Participate in an Accelerato...

Deadline 04/25/25

Opportunity for Minnesota Brown, Black, and women-led startups to participate in an accelerator program to facilitate business growth. Awardees will receive mentoring from industry leaders and investors, build relationships with other companies, and learn to scale thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 209521

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs in Tribal Communities

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal organizations to improve health programs in Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes and Tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Districts to Promote Workforce Expansion in t...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Minnesota foundations, community development institutions, corporations, and economic development districts to assist small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors with hiring and training new employees. Funding priority is intended for partner organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213484
NEW

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative, projects and programs to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve Lives, Strengthen Communiti...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs, special projects, equipment, and facilities improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of $500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and units of government for projects to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance economic development, improve health and wellness, address significant community...

GrantWatch ID#: 202549

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Programs to Provide...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for programs to provide necessary assistance. Eligible projects are those based on the corporal works of mercy. The purpose of the program is to enable the funding source to perform social outreach....

GrantWatch ID#: 210902

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Sustainable ...

Deadline 04/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and government organizations to participate in a virtual accelerator program to address sustainable consumption and production. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with access to the funding sou...

GrantWatch ID#: 213347
Upcoming

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Projects in Education, Comm...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for projects that strengthen the community in eligible locations. Focus areas for funding include education, community development, arts, and recreation. Organizations must serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213657

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Governmental Units for Programs to Advance Social Progress in Mul...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...

GrantWatch ID#: 213938

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Awards to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Indigenous-Led Nonprofits for Innovative C...

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Indigenous-led qualifying nonprofit organizations for innovative charitable activities. This prize is intended to honor Native-led organizations that have developed innovative solutions to address challenges facing tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216198
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community service, culture, recreation, the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 220381

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offset the...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to Minnesota Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to Minnesota local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects to reduce pollution in the local area, benefit residents, and improve the local economy. The program is intended to support a wide range of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 181018

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants and Loans to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Strengthen Arts and...

Deadline 05/02/25

Grants and loans to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, public and government entities, and businesses to strengthen arts and culture in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested for special projects, capital projects, and organizational development. Most fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173719
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Associations, and School Districts for Economic Deve...

Deadline 05/02/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, labor and community action organizations, business associations, and school districts for economic development programs that benefit disadvantaged youth. The program focus is on young adults, ages 14-24,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198124

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline 05/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development P...

Deadline 05/05/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

Grants to Minnesota Educational Institutions and Businesses for Technology Training Programs

Deadline 05/05/25

Grants to Minnesota collaborations of educational institutions and medical technology businesses to develop training programs for the skills needed for emerging technology. Funding is intended to prepare the future workforce for advanced technologies that are being imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 219982

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 05/06/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190724
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Local Charitable and Educational Projects

Deadline 05/09/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational programs in eligible communities. Proposals should align with one of the following areas of focus: senior citizens, food shelves, youth, fire and first responders, and community. Eligible progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 180333

Prizes to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline 05/09/25

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Local Economic and Workforce Developm...

Deadline 05/09/25

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 programs, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219237

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline 05/12/25

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Safety, Community Spaces, Workforce Developmen...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Projects to ...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and schools in eligible locations for projects to benefit the community. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 151314

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 05/15/25

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 educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofit, Civic, and Community-Based Organizations for Projects that En...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 the funding source's service area. Projects may fall into the following categories: disaster relief, environment, com...

GrantWatch ID#: 194441

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline 05/15/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 197047

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline 05/15/25 Conference Date: 04/16/25

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 condi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Corporations, and Individ...

Deadline 05/15/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 220146
Upcoming

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Working Capital

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment, and similar expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 213648
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